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Pharma Sales Rep Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud and Criminal HIPAA Violations

HIPAA Journal

A pharmaceutical sales rep has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit healthcare fraud and wrongfully disclosing and obtaining patients’ protected health information in an elaborate healthcare fraud scheme involving criminal HIPAA violations. Ritson identified the patients through the medical practice of Dr. Frank Alario.

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Healthcare Supplier Compliance Checklist

MedTrainer

While adherence to these guidelines is voluntary, organizations implementing effective compliance programs are better equipped to identify and address potential compliance risks, mitigate fraud and abuse, and uphold the integrity of healthcare programs and services. Ensure suppliers are adequately trained on HIPAA privacy and security rules.

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Top 5 Legal Issues in Digital Health to Watch for in 2022

Healthcare Law Blog

In the attached article , we highlight some of the key legal considerations that the digital health industry can expect in the coming year from the perspective of: (1) telehealth related laws and regulations, (2) FDA, (3) privacy and cybersecurity, (4) fraud and abuse, and (5) antitrust issues.

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Digital Health in the Metaverse: Three Legal Considerations

Healthcare Law Blog

However, traditional healthcare players, subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), may also find themselves innovating in this space (and grappling with how to stand up a HIPAA compliance program in the metaverse). Medical Device Regulations. Healthcare Laws.

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Updated Compliance Tool for Developers of Mobile Health Apps

Hall Render

The Tool is a result of collaborative efforts between the FTC, HHS Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (“ONC”) and the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). Regulatory Landscape.

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IoT Security Risks – How to Make Sure Your Patients and Your Organization are Safe

Healthcare IT Today

Fred Pinkett, Senior Director, Product Management at Security Innovation Meeting the new FDA requirements for medical device security will take more than just network security, it requires security upgrades in all aspects of systems, including their software.

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Key Legal Issues Facing Telehealth Platforms, as Compliance Concerns Bubble for Platforms Launched During the Public Health Emergency

Health Care Law Brief

For example, the Department of Justice has aggressively pursued health care fraud claims against individuals and entities involved in non-compliant telehealth models. How will the marketing comply with the FDA rules regarding the marketing of prescription drugs and/or professional practice rules applicable to licensees?