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Texas Judge Strikes Down HIPAA’s Reproductive Health Amendment

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Last month, Judge Matthew Kaszmaryk of the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, in Purl v. United Stated Department of Health and Human Services, No. 2:24-cv-00228-Z (N.D. Tex Jun. 18, 2025) struck down nearly all...more

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HIPAA Reproductive Privacy Rule Takes Effect Amid Legal and Political Uncertainties

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As of December 23, health care providers, health plans, and health care clearinghouses (covered entities) and their business associates (collectively, regulated entities) must comply with new reproductive health care privacy...more

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HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Amendments: Compliance in an Uncertain Enforcement Landscape

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The amendments to the HIPAA Privacy Rule designed to protect reproductive health care information (Amendments) are under legal challenge as the compliance date quickly approaches. As discussed in more detail in our...more

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OCR Update on Tracking Technologies Provides Little Relief for HIPAA-Regulated Entities

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On March 18, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued an update to its December 1, 2022, bulletin titled “Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and...more

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OCR Updates Its Website Tracking Tool Guidance

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued updated guidance on March 18, 2024 regarding the use of online tracking technologies by entities and business associates covered by the...more

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Increased Regulatory Scrutiny on Health Technology Companies’ Use of Advertising Technologies

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The proliferation of health apps and connected devices that allow individuals to track their health conditions, treatment, medications, fitness, fertility, sleep, mental health, diet and other vital areas has led to increased...more

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HHS Proposed Changes To Part 2 Rules To Align With HIPAA Privacy Rules

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On November 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) proposed sweeping changes to the rules that govern use and disclosure of protected health information (“PHI”) about patients receiving substance...more

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Understanding HIPAA Compliance Can Help Protect Health Care Providers Too

It’s no secret that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) exists to protect the privacy of patients and their sensitive health information. However, understanding the importance of HIPAA...more

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