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
An ongoing debate in the healthcare field involves the scope of practice for allied health professionals, for example, nurse practitioners and nurse midwives. Allied health professionals oftentimes desire the ability to...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
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