WHO: The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services -
(HHS) WHAT: Issued nationwide “blanket waivers” of the federal Stark Law (Section 1877 of the Social Security Act) pursuant to his authority Section 1135...more
On March 30, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alex Azar, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the “Secretary), used his authority under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act to waive...more
4/1/2020
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
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