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The HIPAA / HITECH Privacy Rule has been changed.Under the Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for [...]

The Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Genetic [...]

The Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Genetic [...]

Business Associates and subcontractors have expanded obligations under the Omnibus Rule.

The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released its final rule, Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under [...]

Much-anticipated regulation protects patient privacy under HIPAA and HITECH

An acupuncture student from Northern California wrote in asking the following question about fee-splitting, kickbacks, Stark / self-referral, and group practices.

Misbranding can also occur when a product is "held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.

Off-label drug use is not illegal, but off-label drug promotion and marketing can result in significant legal penalties.

The 1-800-GET-THIN ad campaign is embroiled in a criminal investigation for healthcare fraud and other violationsThe FDA and FBI are investigating.