C&M Health Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Dr. Sale said Congress should focus its regulatory effort, on privacy and adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, data security, and traceability of AI-generated information. Senators Hassan and Hickenlooper also expressed interest in the use of AI in pathogenic outbreak response.

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 12, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its plan for termination of the existing notifications of enforcement discretion related to the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023.

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Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

As the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll, the year 2020 ushered in declarations of a National Emergency (“NE”) and a Public Health Emergency (“PHE”). The post What Will Expiration of the Public Health Emergency and National Emergency Mean for Employers? The PHE is set to expire on May 11, 2023.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. CVS Health, Walgreens each to settle all opioid cases for $5B. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. COVID-19 hospitalizations climb in Nevada; uptake of booster remains low. WASHINGTON.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. Lawmakers call on Biden to end public health emergency. The future St.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Amazon to buy primary health-care provider One Medical for roughly $3.9 Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US. million doses of monkeypox vaccine. Lamont: Changing federal health guidelines hindered CT in pandemic. DC mayor estimates districts needs 100K monkeypox vaccine doses.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

HHS reveals strategy on social determinants of health. HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. HHS Seeks Input on Critical HIPAA Enforcement Considerations. Prices are soaring — but not for health care. Social Determinants of Health Worsened Specialty Care Access.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. The last update to the HIPAA Rules was the HIPAA Omnibus Rule in 2013, which introduced new requirements mandated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

10 Providers prepare for new vaccine threats as mandate officially sunsets Senate committee passes HHS appropriations bill for FY 2024 Stark law changes ramp up in 2023 The gap between strong hospitals and struggling systems is growing This trend could reduce the number of ASCs UnitedHealthcare Invests $11.1M To Address SDOH Needs U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. OCR Announces Four HIPAA Enforcement Actions. Rural Alabama wastewater infrastructure ‘public health issue’ gets much-needed attention. Hawaii facilities get $1M in COVID-19 funding.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

leads in life expectancy Utah nonprofit pharmaceutical company is fixing the market, producing 80 drugs VERMONT Vermont hospital training staff to be nurses Mental health urgent care takes root in Vermont The state’s health care regulator looks for input in ‘hospital transformation’ process Vt.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

in repairs Sutter Health faces possible $519M payout in alleged double billing case COLORADO Denver Health sued by sons after father’s jail death How a Kaiser Permanente worker strike could affect Colorado patients Kaiser names regional president Medical Office Building in Littleton Sells for $6.1M

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 23, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued a threat brief providing information on the cyber organizations of the Russian Intelligence Services which pose a threat to organizations in the United States, including the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector.

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

News & World Report Louisiana lawmakers regret cutting $100M from proposed state health department budget increase LDH, Hammond Police open investigations after elderly man who left behavior health facility was found dead MAINE CVS Health invests $8.4 What about telehealth? Some patients die waiting.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

What we know Shortage of physicians ranks Idaho near bottom among states ILLINOIS Advocate South Suburban Hospital opening new $20M behavioral health unit Ascension offer to Joliet nurses includes double-digit pay increases for some CommonSpirit names COO Endeavor Health Edward Hospital aims to be top choice for cardiac care with new facility Endeavor (..)

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

An employee is considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after completing primary vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccine with, if applicable, at least the minimum interval between doses as recommended by the CDC, World Health Organization (“WHO”), or if administered as a part of a clinical trial. Verification.

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Hall Render

MAY 26, 2023

Anthony’s Hospital celebrates expansion, renovation project milestone ‘Our voices weren’t being heard’: COVID-19 restrictions rolled back in Metro nursing home Nebraska lawmakers send $10.7 Fallout from settlement in Barrington COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit?

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Health Populi

JANUARY 14, 2021

What gained in the pandemic year for trust were food and beverage and telecomms, in third and fourth places, which remind us the importance of those two basic necessities for our basic needs in the COVID-19 public health crisis and staying home to stay safe and healthy. The info hygiene-vaccine gap in the U.S.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M Nevada Medicaid must cover abortion services, judge rules Clark County health rankings improve, but physicians per capita still well below U.S. family sues hospital over life-altering injuries Calif.

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Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones Proposed bill aims to address ‘truth in advertising’ by Connecticut health care providers Shuttered nursing home in Wallingford sells for $1.6M acres from Our Lady of Lourdes for new health sciences center New gene therapies are a near-cure for Louisiana’s sickle cell patients.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

NATIONAL 7 new ASCs in the South in 1 month 6 Congressional moves could impact ASCs this year 5 recent moves from The Joint Commission 90% of healthcare organizations look to adopt digital health platforms A cyberattack has disrupted hospitals and health care in 5 states AHA: Site-Neutral Payment Policies Hurt Hospitals AHA Voices Concern Re: FY 2024 (..)

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Cloud Hospital names Chief Quality Officer Tampa’s Lions Eye Institute adopts new name Troubled Cano Health records $60.6M Cloud Hospital names Chief Quality Officer Tampa’s Lions Eye Institute adopts new name Troubled Cano Health records $60.6M Here’s what it means.

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Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

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