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Federal Regulators Launch New Round of HIPAA Audits

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 21, 2016, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new round of audits to help ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), especially its Privacy Rule and Security Rule.

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Florida Health Care Providers and Insurers Take Step Forward with Passage of New Telehealth Bill Focusing on Reimbursement

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 11, 2016, the Florida Legislature passed a new bill designed to set the stage for telemedicine commercial insurance coverage. This is a giant step forward as the Florida Legislature has had several unsuccessful attempts in the past. The current bill benefits providers of telehealth services, focusing on commercial insurance coverage and reimbursement.