Naomi Jorgensen, Author at Coppersmith Brockelman PLC

Nov 29 2021

Mel Soliz Emphasizes Importance of Patient Portal Access in Arizona Physician Article

Writing for Arizona Physician, the Maricopa County Medical Association’s magazine, Mel Soliz reminded physicians of new Information Blocking Rule requirements for the immediate release of test results and other health information to patient portals. Mel has extensive experience in regulatory health law, data privacy and patient access laws and presents frequently on the Information Blocking Rule. Mel works closely with community health information exchanges, health care providers, and health plans to understand and create compliance programs with the IBR and the CMS Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule. Read Mel’s article here....

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Nov 22 2021

Sam Coppersmith Teaches at National Business Institute Webinar About Nonprofit Formation

Naomi Jorgensen

Knowing the rules for forming and maintaining a tax-exempt organization can be a daunting process, National Business Institute called on Sam Coppersmith to help paralegals, accountants, and attorneys take the correct steps. In a six-hour, on-demand webinar, “501(c)(3) Organization and Formation From Start to Finish,” Sam is one of three lawyers who explains: Form changes and new rules Nonprofit governance pitfalls and best practices Formation documents and application steps Eligibility requirements and classifications Establishing tax-exempt status with the IRS Sam has more than three decades of experience assisting local and national businesses, nonprofit entities, and individuals. A regular speaker for NBI, he covers a range of nonprofit-related topics including private foundations, tax-exempt organizations, and serving on a nonprofit board. Learn more about Sam’s webinar here (use code FSPN50...

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Nov 15 2021

Mel Soliz Educates AzHIMA about Interoperability Data Policies

Naomi Jorgensen

Keeping abreast of the ever-changing United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) data policy is challenging. That is why the Arizona Health Information Management Association (AzHIMA) asked Mel Soliz to speak about what’s new, what’s coming, and what’s most important about USCDI at its 2021 Fall Meeting. In her presentation, “Evolving Data Policy: What Health Care Providers Need to Know about USCDI v2,” Mel reviewed the guiding principles behind USCDI, how USCDI v2 compares to USCDI v1, what’s on the horizon for the USCDI (including v3 and USCDI+), and how the USCDI interacts with other laws. Mel is frequently consulted for her deep knowledge of federal interoperability requirements. She works closely with community health information exchanges, health care providers, and health plans to understand and create compliance...

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Malvika Sinha, Coppersmith Brockelman PLC

Nov 12 2021

Coppersmith Brockelman Hires Malvika Sinha to Address Increasing Commercial Litigation Demand

Naomi Jorgensen

As companies return to pre-COVID-19 operations and need to resolve legal issues set aside during the pandemic, an increasing number choose litigation. To meet this growing demand, we hired Malvika Sinha to bolster our commercial litigation practice. Sinha’s experience with high-stakes disputes will help us continue to deliver our renowned legal services. Sinha has worked with clients on a wide variety of disputes, including environmental, food and drug, pharmaceutical litigation, class action defense, and sensitive internal investigations. Several of her cases have involved intensive discovery and regular motion practice. “We help clients address a wide range of business needs, including representing them in court when needed. Malvika’s experience litigating complicated cases strengthens our ability to meet clients’ growing litigation needs,” said Roopali Desai, partner. “Moreover, her experience...

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Nov 10 2021

Jill Chasson Educates Business Journal Readers on Employee Communications Strategies Surrounding Federal Vaccine Mandates

Naomi Jorgensen

Faulty employee communications approaches ― even when well intentioned ― can lead to negativity and turnover in the workplace. To help employers navigate potentially turbulent waters surrounding COVID vaccine mandates, Jill Chasson teamed up with Aker Ink PR & Marketing CEO Andrea Aker to co-author an article for the Phoenix Business Journal about how to effectively talk with employees about federal vaccine mandates. To promote acceptance and mitigate fallout, contentious issues like the vaccine mandates need to be communicated to employees with additional care. No matter which side of the aisle one personally falls on, the reality is that mandates are here, and businesses face stiff penalties for noncompliance. Combining their legal and communications expertise, Jill and Andrea detail an approach rooted in education, empathy, and...

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Nov 05 2021

Roopali Desai Brings Cannabis Law and Social Equity Experience to National Cannabis Roundtable Advisory Board

Naomi Jorgensen

Looking to advance cannabis reform priorities, the National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) invited Roopali Desai to join other prominent cannabis industry thought leaders from around the nation on a new Advisory Board. Serving alongside notable members like John Boehner, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Kathleen Sebelius, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, Roopali will assist the advisory board in nurturing the growing cannabis industry, protecting consumers, and fostering social equity. Roopali was instrumental in the construction and passage of Smart and Safe Arizona (Prop. 207) that legalized the adult use of cannabis in the State of Arizona and continues to provide legal assistance to cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, transporters, and testing laboratories. “Roopali’s leadership of Arizona’s of adult use legalization efforts, and her deep commitment...

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Mel Soliz Emphasizes Importance of Patient Portal Access in Arizona Physician Article

Sam Coppersmith Teaches at National Business Institute Webinar About Nonprofit Formation

Mel Soliz Educates AzHIMA about Interoperability Data Policies

Coppersmith Brockelman Hires Malvika Sinha to Address Increasing Commercial Litigation Demand

Jill Chasson Educates Business Journal Readers on Employee Communications Strategies Surrounding Federal Vaccine Mandates

Roopali Desai Brings Cannabis Law and Social Equity Experience to National Cannabis Roundtable Advisory Board

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