On August 6, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the conviction of Massachusetts gynecologist Rita Luthra for criminal HIPAA violations and obstructing a health care investigation. Although such...more
On March 17, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Service (“HHS”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a policy statement recognizing the “regulatory flexibility necessary to adequately respond to COVID-19...more
Health care providers are familiar with their obligations regarding protected health information (“PHI”) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and its implementing regulations (“HIPAA”) and...more
On February 25, 2016, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued new guidance in the form of FAQs, reaffirming patients’ rights to direct their personal health care data to third...more
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! The Unexpected Laws that May Affect Your Telehealth Business -
An increasing number of health care providers are exploring telemedicine, either as an adjunct to their primary physical...more
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