Proposed Protections for Patient Data Related to Reproductive Care -
On April 12, 2023, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) proposed a new rule to strengthen HIPAA...more
5/16/2023
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Justice Department Reports More Than $8B In Alleged Fraud Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs -
The Washington Post reports, “Since the U.S. government first marshaled its historic economic response...more
3/17/2022
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On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a six-pronged, comprehensive plan to combat COVID-19 and its variants. One prong of that plan includes expanding vaccination requirements for Medicare and Medicaid-certified...more
9/13/2021
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Updated CDC COVID-19 Guidance -
The CDC has updated its guidance regarding masking and physical distancing for fully vaccinated individuals. Once fully vaccinated, people can resume activities without wearing masks or...more
6/2/2021
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