US HHS and HIPAA’s New Rule for Reproductive Health Care Disclosures

At the direction of the Biden-Harris administration, the US HHS issued a Final Rule prohibiting the disclosure or protected reproductive healthcare information unless an exception applies.

Patient Notification Requirements When Medical Practices Merge or are Acquired

Physicians and medical practices who merge their practices, sell, or acquire a medical practice need to notify their clients about the transaction so they can make informed decisions about their [...]

HIPAA Compliance for Pharmacies – Violations and FAQs

Pharmacies should consult with experienced healthcare lawyers to understand what conduct may qualify as a HIPAA violation, the penalties for violations, and to get answers to HIPAA compliance [...]

Why Posting Patient Photographs on Social Media Accounts May Violate HIPAA and FTC Advertising Regulations

Physicians and medical practices should review the HIPAA rules, FTC requirements, and local medical rules before posting any patient photographs on social media accounts. The civil fines for [...]

HIPAA Notification of Enforcement Discretion During COVID-19 Emergency Ends

The HHS Office for Civil Rights has ended the “discretionary” enforcement of HIPPA Rules violations of telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Compliance is now required.

The Possibilities and Legal Risks of ChatGPT for Doctors and Medical Practices

ChatGPT will help doctors and medical practices keep better records, review medications, track diseases, and monitor patients. Healthcare providers need to understand the legal rules that govern [...]

Medical Image Analysis Software – Part One

New medical imaging software benefits many different types of health practices. Key compliance issues include HIPAA and FDA oversight.

Immunotherapy and Healthcare Compliance

Immunotherapy drugs are showing promise for treating cancer. Manufacturers of these therapies and doctors must understand the FDA, HIPAA, and other compliance requirements.

Compliance Issues for Durable Medical Equipment Companies

Durable medical equipment companies need to review the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HIPAA, CMS requirements, and other federal and state requirements before marketing their business.

Legal Compliance Issues for Integrative Cardiology

Integrative cardiology practitioners, doctors and non-physicians, need to review their working relationship for violations of state licensing laws, HIPAA, self-referral laws, and other legal [...]