Scott Bennett Informs Healthcare Risk Management Readers About Compensation Compliance

Scott Bennett Helps Healthcare Risk Management Readers Get Ahead of Cyberattacks

After the White House issued a memo warning healthcare organizations about the threat of cyberattacks, Healthcare Risk Management turned to Scott Bennett to explain how companies can prevent an attack that blocks them from providing core critical care functions. Scott warned that ransomware can be dangerous, especially if it causes a company to lose data about patient’s medical history or allergy data that is stored electronically. Scott suggested healthcare entities get ahead of the issue to ensure they aren’t first considering protections in the middle of a ransomware attack. A leading attorney representing hospitals and healthcare providers, Scott brings extensive knowledge related to data privacy and security, particularly when it comes to HIPAA and protecting sensitive healthcare information. He helps his clients comply with the complex web...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked Among 2022 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report

Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report honored our firm in its 2022 edition of Best Law Firms by ranking us nationally in four practice areas and locally in 19 practice areas. Attaining multiple Best Law Firms rankings demonstrates that our lawyers think creatively, find practical solutions, build community and provide excellent services. Firms recognized are known for professional excellence and consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers, who provide feedback on a variety of factors, including cost effectiveness, responsiveness, and expertise. The firm was ranked in the following practice areas: Metropolitan Tier 1, Phoenix Administrative / Regulatory Law Antitrust Law Appellate Practice Civil Rights Law Commercial Litigation Employment Law – Management Health Care Law Litigation – Antitrust Litigation – Health Care Litigation – Labor & Employment ...

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Kristen Rosati Reviews Recaps a Turbulent Year in Healthcare at the American Health Law Association’s Fraud and Compliance Forum

After nearly two years of pandemic challenges and a string of new regulations, Kristen Rosati reviewed the years’ challenges and changes at the American Health Law Association’s Fraud and Compliance Forum 2021’s Year in Review. Rosati educated legal counsel, compliance officers, and government representatives about the changing administration and health care reform efforts, vaccine mandates, COVID-related legislation and funding, and HIPAA and HIT developments. As one of the nation’s leading “Big Data” and HIPAA compliance attorneys, Kristen has extensive experience in data sharing and health information exchange, among other areas. Kristen is a Past President of AHLA and is sought-after speaker on these issues. Read more about the presentation here....

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Kristen Rosati Interprets New Arizona Genetic Testing Consumer Protection Law for DataGuidance

Following the effective date of a new Arizona genetic testing law, Kristen Rosati explained how the law protects consumers’ private information provided to direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies for DataGuidance. Asked to comment on the new law, Kristen said it requires companies provide a prominent, public privacy notice about the company’s data practices. Kristen explained the new law also requires four forms of consent to indicate what can be done with customers’ genetic data.  Kristen emphasized the new law has limited impact on health care organizations and clinical laboratories providing treatment and organizations engaged in medical research. Kristen explained: "this is a good development - and one I understand was supported by direct-to-consumer testing companies - because it assures individuals that their most private information will be...

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Melissa Soliz Updates Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys on Changes to Data Rules

Following a consequential year for health privacy and data rules, Mel Soliz updated the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys about the upcoming changes to health data and privacy at a webinar. During the webinar “Got Data? : How the Health Data Rules are Changing,” Mel presented alongside Joanne Charles, principal corporate counsel, privacy and regulatory counsel at Microsoft, and Elliot Golding, a partner at Squire Patton Boggs. Together they covered HIPAA’s COVID-19 guidance, Information Blocking/Interoperability, 42 CFR Part 2, and the interplay between different state laws. Mel is frequently consulted for her deep knowledge of information blocking. She works closely with community health information exchanges, health care providers, and health plans to understand and create compliance programs for the Information Blocking Rule, as well as the CMS...

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ASU College of Health Solutions Lauds Mel Soliz’s Contributions to MDC Advisory Board

Mel Soliz Presents on Information Blocking Rule Compliance at Health Current Summit

After enforcement on the Information Blocking Rule (IBR) began earlier this year, Melissa Soliz educated healthcare providers at a recent Health Current Summit on how to comply. In “Information Blocking Update: What Health Care Providers Need to Know,” Mel reviews what constitutes information blocking and what safe harbors are available to health care providers. Health Current is Arizona’s primary resource for healthcare information technology and exchange, bringing together communities and information across Arizona. The organization helps more than 3,000 Arizona providers use information technology to improve people’s lives. Mel is frequently consulted for her knowledge related on the IBR. Community health information exchanges, health care providers, and health plans turn to her for help in compliance with IBR and other regulations. Moreover, Mel is active in state and federal...

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