The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1 through 14/99, was enacted in 2008 to manage the promise of biometric technology for Illinois residents. BIPA seeks to encourage the development and use of...more
2/16/2023
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Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
BNSF Railway ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Fingerprints ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Statutory Violations
The closely watched privacy and First Amendment battle between Clearview AI (“Clearview”) and the American Civil Liberties Union (“ACLU”) came to a close on May 9, 2022 as the parties announced a settlement and proposed...more
Virginia recently adopted a GDPR-inspired comprehensive data protection law for Virginia residents.
What Are the Main Points Covered by Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)?
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8/9/2021
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Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
CDPA ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Localization Law ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Privacy Rule ,
HIPAA Security Rule ,
Information Blocking Rules ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Data
Introduction -
Despite its passage in 2008, class action litigation alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has increased significantly in recent years and settlement figures can be quite...more
The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues New Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule -
On September 3, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Medicare...more
12/31/2020
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Cramdown ,
Drug Pricing ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Physician Fee Schedule ,
Physician Medicare Reimbursements ,
Section 340B ,
Telehealth ,
Value-Based Care
Introduction -
CMS has taken extensive measures to assist providers and promote access to care in light of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The efforts taken have and continue to benefit...more
8/4/2020
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CARES Act ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Medicaid ,
Medical Reimbursement ,
Medicare ,
Skilled Nursing Facility ,
Telehealth ,
Telemedicine
Polsinelli is pleased to share the Health Care Reimbursement and Payor Dispute Update. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving reimbursement industry.
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11/1/2019
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Contract Disputes ,
Enrollment ,
Health Care Providers ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Managed Care Contracts ,
Medical Reimbursement ,
Medicare ,
Payor Contracts ,
Revocation ,
Site-Neutral Exception ,
Universal Health Services Inc v United States ex rel Escobar
Polsinelli is pleased to share the Health Care Reimbursement and Payor Dispute Update. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving reimbursement industry.
...more
Polsinelli is pleased to share the Reimbursement and Payor Dispute Update. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving reimbursement industry....more
On Monday, April 27, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), Office for Civil Rights ("OCR") announced a settlement with Cornell Prescription Pharmacy ("Cornell"). Under the Resolution Agreement, Cornell...more