When it comes to compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and its implementing regulations (“HIPAA”), is your house in order? Has someone recently looked underneath the counter and...more
3/20/2025
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Privacy Rule ,
PHI ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Risk Management ,
Training
The compliance deadline for changes to the privacy of reproductive health information is fast approaching, with the new rules taking effect on December 23, 2024. Earlier this year, new regulations under the Health Insurance...more
Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final rule that invalidates most post-engagement non-compete covenants in all agreements. This rule prohibits use and enforcement of non-compete covenants and...more
8/19/2024
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Confidential Information ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Notice Requirements ,
Restrictive Covenants
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") released its longawaited final HIPAA rule, which significantly expands certain obligations for covered entities and their business associates (the...more
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released its long awaited final HIPAA rule, which significantly expands certain obligations for healthcare providers and their business associates (the...more
2/5/2013
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Compliance ,
Data Breach ,
Decedent Protection ,
Enforcement ,
Fundraisers ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HITECH Act ,
Immunization Records ,
Marketing ,
Notice Requirements ,
Patient Rights ,
PHI ,
Privacy Policy ,
Privacy Rule ,
Subcontractors ,
Third-Party