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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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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Helpful Hints -
ADPH Says Vaccine Administration is Limited at this Time The Alabama Department of Public Health issued a press release on January 11, 2021, urging Alabamians to have patience in receiving the COVID-19...more
1/29/2021
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It is increasingly important for mobile app developers to ensure their products comply with all governing state and federal laws, and it is critical to understand which business changes might place your product under a...more
12/2/2020
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