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As More States Implement Social Media Password Laws, There’s Still Some Blind Spots
Mobile App Series: Privacy by Design
Report: Chinese Military Now Hacking American Businesses
Unique Privacy Concerns for Mobile Apps
PODCAST - Inside Law - HIPAA Changes Overview by Emily Wey
AP Scandal Demonstrates Need for Federal Shield Law to Protect Reporters
Unprecedented Global ATM Heist Presents a Number of Lessons for Companies
Data Privacy Trouble Surrounding Google Street View Cars Presents Lesson for Smaller Companies
Ted Hester on Congressional Investigations
Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance
Cameras Snap Your License Plates for Huge Databases
Big Brother Is Tracking You through Your Cell Phone
Safeguards against Data Security Breaches (Part One)
Weekly Brief: New Round of Layoffs Hit Law Firms
Safeguards against Data Security Breaches (Part Two)
How to Protect Your Company From Hackers
What Companies Should Do to Prepare for Implementation of Cybersecurity Executive Order
How to Respond to President Obama's Cybersecurity Executive Order
Where Does the Cybersecurity Executive Order Hit and Miss the Mark?
FTC Hits Path with $800k Fine, Continues to Make Mobile Privacy a Priority
A recently issued government rule may unknowingly create significant liability and legal risk for many technology enterprises. The expanded definition of "business associates" and related interpretations by the Department of...more
On January 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of the HIPAA final omnibus rule, which was years in the making. The final rule makes sweeping changes to the HIPAA compliance...more
On Jan. 17, 2013, the long-awaited HIPAA “Omnibus Rule” went on display at the Federal Register, finalizing changes to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Enforcement Rules....more
In This Presentation: Question 1: • If a physician complies with HIPAA, he or she has also complied with all requirements of Texas’ medical privacy laws. • True •...more
On June 10, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) awarded KPMG a $9.2 million contract to develop a pilot HIPAA audit program mandated under the HITECH...more
In this issue; - Illinois Trial Court Upholds Patient Safety Act Privilege Protection of Walgreens Patient Safety Work Product in Case of First Impression - Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Quality and Risk...more
In this issue; - Illinois Trial Court Upholds Patient Safety Act Privilege Protection of Walgreens Patient Safety Work Product in Case of First Impression - Health Care Practice and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers,...more
In This Issue: - A Good Way to Give Bad News: Recent Amendment to California’s Breach Notification Statute - Accountable Care Organizations: The Private Sector Will Lead - New Faces - Points from the...more
In This Presentation: What Guidance is Available? What is an ACO? Application; Agreement; Governance; Leadership; Two Shared Savings Models; Shared Savings Payments; Appeals; Assignment of Beneficiaries; Fraud and Abuse;...more
Vigorous HIPAA Privacy Rule enforcement With the announcements of Cignet’s $4.3 million civil monetary penalties and two recent resolution payments, HHS’ Office of Civil Rights sent a clear message that it is serious about...more
On May 31, 2011, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would provide individuals with a new right under HIPAA. The NPRM...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released proposed regulations establishing Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and creating the Medicare Shared Savings Program (the Program). The Program will permit...more
On April 7, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of Inspector General published proposed waivers of federal fraud and abuse laws — specifically the Stark law, the federal anti-kickback statute and...more
Recently issued regulations and other notices for comments have given health care providers guidance on how to organize and operate accountable care organizations (ACOs) in order to be eligible to receive payments under...more
Health care social media continues to be a hot-button issue for hospitals and other provider types around the country. Health care provider organizations considering taking a first step into social media often articulate...more
The Red Flags Rule The rules have been modified that "creditor" no longer includes any business that extends credit or permits payment plans for fees incident to its services. Because healthcare providers are no longer...more
After nearly two years of enforcement delays, the FTC’s Red Flag Rules finally became effective as of December 31, 2010. However, due to the Red Flag Program Clarification Act, signed into law on December 18, 2010...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued draft Guidance on Risk Analysis for covered entities and business associates. This guidance was issued, in part, to fulfill HHS’s mandate under the Health...more
Massachusetts has recently become the first state to mandate that those storing personal information of residents of Massachusetts comply with specific security practices as required under 201 CMR § 17.00. These standards...more
The two federal agencies charged with enforcing the privacy provisions of the Health insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) have taken diverging approaches to the enforcement of HIPAA. As a result, the...more
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