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Jan 10, 2025 | 
openlegalblogarchive.org | Brent Hoard |Emma Trivax
On January 6, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published significant proposed amendments (proposed rule) to the Security Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Callan Stein |Emma Trivax |Erin Whaley
Last quarter, our attorneys had the privilege of attending three prominent health care conferences, each of which offered a wealth of knowledge and insights into the current and future landscape of the health care industry.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Brent Hoard |Emma Trivax
On January 6, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published significant proposed amendments ( proposed rule) to the Security Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
reuters.com | Erin Whaley |Barbara Sicalides |Emma Trivax
Signage is seen at the Federal Trade Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo August 06, 2024 - In May, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning post-employment noncompete agreements as "unfair methods of competition" under the FTC Act — a development that could have a vast impact across the health care sector.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
today.westlaw.com | Erin Whaley |Barbara Sicalides |Emma Trivax |Troutman Pepper
(August 06, 2024) - Erin Whaley, Barbara Sicalides and Emma Trivax of Troutman Pepper discuss the effects of the Federal Trade Commission's rule banning post-employment noncompete agreements on physician practices. In May, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning post-employment noncompete agreements as "unfair methods of competition" under the FTC Act — a development that could have a vast impact across the health care sector.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
today.westlaw.com | Brett Mason |Emma Trivax |Troutman Pepper
(July 09, 2024) - Troutman Pepper attorneys Brett Mason and Emma Trivax discuss recent efforts in Georgia and other states to enact legislation that places "guardrails" on the use of artificial intelligence in health care settings. AI is poised to revolutionize the health care industry with its capacity to make complex health decisions — whether it's making an insurance coverage determination or identifying the most optimal medical treatment for a patient. But is the AI risk worth the reward?
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Brent Hoard |Emma Trivax |Erin Whaley
In the rapidly evolving landscape of health care, the surge in telehealth has been nothing short of revolutionary. This digital transformation, while offering unprecedented access to health care services, also introduces a complex web of privacy and cybersecurity challenges. As telehealth continues to expand, understanding and mitigating these risks becomes crucial for any entity considering financing or acquisition in this space.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Brent Hoard |Emma Trivax
On March 18, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued an updated bulletin to "increase clarity for regulated entities and the public" with respect to the use of online tracking technologies by entities subject to HIPAA. This updated bulletin appears to be in response to a recent lawsuit filed by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and a number of other health organizations [1] regarding OCR's original bulletin from December 2022.
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Brent Hoard |Emma Trivax |Erin Whaley
On February 8, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted a final rule that aims to align 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) — which protects certain substance abuse disorder (SUD) records — with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The final rule also implements modifications required by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Feb 20, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Erin Whaley |Brent Hoard |Emma Trivax
On February 8, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted a final rule that aims to align 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) — which protects certain substance abuse disorder (SUD) records — with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The final rule also implements modifications required by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
