The U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron Doctrine, which curtailed the power of the federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer, could prove to be disruptive in the health care realm, said two attorneys with Schwabe in Portland.

“It could be very far-reaching, and we expect to see a lot of lawsuits,” said Jon French, a shareholder at Schwabe who focus on the health care. “It’s a good time to be a regulatory lawyer.”

Gary Bruce, Schwabe Of Counsel lawyer specializing in health care, said health systems and providers who have responded to surveys about which issues are top of mind usually bring up staffing, reimbursement rules and other rules that affect their bottom lines.

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