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Another Resolution by DOJ Pursuant to its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Highlights Continued Efforts to Hold Companies Accountable for Ensuring Data are Secured

Health Care Law Brief

In 2013, Jelly Bean contracted with the Florida Health Kids Corporation (“ FHKC ”)—a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance for Florida children—to create, host, and maintain HealthyKids.org, where, in part, parents and others could apply for state Medicaid insurance coverage for eligible children.

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Settlement Agreed with Florida Children’s Health Insurance Website Contractor to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

HIPAA Journal

FHKC contracted with Jelly Bean Communications Design on October 13, 2013, to provide web design, programming, and hosting services. The contract was renewed by FHKC through 2020, with the federal government covering 86% of the payments to Jelly Bean Communications Design.

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Understanding Compliance for Healthcare Vendors

Provider Trust

Which regulations govern vendor compliance? For healthcare organizations, vendor services require a more thorough and specific due diligence in order to assess risk and to document compliance with any or all of the following regulations and laws listed below: . Vendor Z provides contract janitorial services.

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Terrorist (Litigation) Threats

Drug & Device Law

In the aftermath of the 2003 Iraq War, the government of Iraq – the government that the United States installed – allegedly allowed the Ministry of Health to be run by terrorists (the “Jaysh al-Mahdi”). 2013) (dismissal for lack of standing and failure to plead causation affirmed); Freeman v. 4th at 210-11. 3d 383 (7th Cir.