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Kerr Russell

May I Use Patient Information to Respond to Internet Criticism?

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Question: It was recently brought to my attention that a patient posted on the internet false and misleading information regarding treatment I provided to her. The posting also contains false and defamatory descriptions of me...more

Roetzel & Andress

The Trend of Threatening Physicians for Personal Gain

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In this new episode of the HealthLaw HotSpot podcast, host Ericka Adler is joined by Roetzel litigation shareholder Michael Scotti to explore a growing and deeply concerning issue in health care: patients using threats, such...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

OCR Official Speaks About Compliance Concerns for HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates

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What do ransomware, Yelp, and website tracking technologies all have in common? They are troubling areas of concern for HIPAA covered entities and business associates, according to one official from the federal Office for...more

ArentFox Schiff

Disclosing Patient Information in Responses to Online Reviews: Recent OCR Enforcement Action Is a Cautionary Tale

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The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently imposed a $50,000 civil monetary penalty on a dental practice that disclosed patient-identifying information in response to a negative online review. The case is a reminder that...more

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