Health Law Alerts

Mid-January 2013 (click here to read this issue)

Federal Government Releases Long-Awaited Changes to HIPAA Rules: All Covered Entities and Business Associates Are Affected

January 2013 (click here to read this issue)

First HIPAA Breach Settlement Involving Less Than 500 Patients Announced

August 2012 (click here to read this issue)

Are You Ready? HIPAA Audits Are Here

Federal Government Releases Protocol for HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Audits

March 2012  (click here to read this issue)

Proposed Rule on Sixty-Day Repayment of Overpayments Creates Potential Significant Burden on Providers and Suppliers;  Compliance Plans and Training Become Increasingly Important

December 2011 (click here to read this issue)

One Year Later: The Impact of Health Care Reform on Health Care Provider Audits and Compliance Programs

November 2011 (click here to read this issue)

Physician E-Prescribing Exemption Deadline Extended to November 1, 2011: Without A Hardship Waiver, Physicians Who Do Not Meet the Minimum

September 2011 (click here to read this issue)

Regulatory Registration Deadline Approaching For Each “Provider”, Regardless of Specialty, Who Prescribes Any Controlled Substances

June 2011 (click here to read this issue)

Audits: Ready or Not, They are Here to stay

April 2011 (click here to read this issue)

Federal Government Releases Proposed Rule for Accountable Care Organizations

Fall 2010 (click here to read this issue)

Medicare Audits: Ready or Not, Here They Come

Winter 2010 (click here to read this issue)

The Latest Compliance Deadlines: Will the Enforcers Hit the Snooze Button?

Winter 2010 (click here to read this issue)

Federal Government Releases Criteria for Hospital and Physician Incentive Payments for Implementation of Electronic Health Record Systems

Fall 2009 - (Click here to read this issue)

Security Breach - Decision Flow Chart

Security Breaches: Is Your Business Ready?

Spring 2009  (Click here to read this issue)

Red Flag Rules Now in Effect for Physicians; Enforcement to Begin May 1, 2009

Winter 2009  (Click here to read this issue)

Stimulus Bill Provides Financial Incentives for Physicians and Hospitals Who Implement Electronic Health Records

Modifications to HIPAA Contained in the Stimulus Bill