Kristen Rosati

Kristen Rosati Explains De-Identification at Privacy and Security Academy Workshop

A complicated web of laws regulates de-identification, including U.S. federal laws, state laws and the EU General Data Protection Regulation. During a workshop for the Privacy and Security Academy, Kristen Rosati provided a comprehensive overview of these overlapping regulations as well as a more in-depth look at HIPAA de-identification and associated challenges. Kristen’s presentation explored the HIPAA Privacy Rule de-identification methods, including expert determination and safe harbor. She also explained when genetic information is considered protected health information, and the prospect of the Common Rule treatment of genetic information identifiability changing over time. Finally, Kristen discussed “future proofing” data for evolving standards of de-identification. As a highly regarded “Big Data” and HIPAA compliance attorney, Kristen is a frequent speaker on topics related to health information exchange, health...

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

Mel Soliz Speaks at Health Current Summit about New Interoperability Rules

The deadlines to comply with new ONC and CMS interoperability, patient access, and information blocking rules are coming. Speaking at the Health Current Virtual Summit, Mel Soliz helped attendees understand the new rules and best practices to implement compliance. 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. Active in state and federal policymaking on data privacy and health information exchange, Mel frequently shares insights on these topics for local and national forums as well as industry publications. Additionally, she serves as a board member for the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys.  Learn more about the Health Current Virtual Summit here. ...

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Kristen Rosati

Kristen Rosati Discusses Compliance Considerations When Sharing Health Data

Looking to educate health system clients about how they can enable compliant data partnerships between hospitals and companies, healthcare data company OMNY turned to Kristen Rosati to address the changing landscape, legal considerations and opportunities for future innovation. Kristen, one of the nation’s leading HIPAA compliance attorneys, joined OMNY Chief Operating Officer Sunny Grewal for a virtual fireside chat highlighting some of the finer details of HIPAA compliance. The conversation disclosure requirements and a discussion of HIPAA Privacy Rule de-identification methods. She also discussed how healthcare systems can use data for innovation, while remaining compliant with HIPAA and other regulations. OMNY is among the leading healthcare data companies in the nation. Through its work with healthcare facilities and companies, the organization supports data-driven innovation to improve patient...

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The Florence Project Recognizes Vidula Patki as Pro Bono Attorney of the Year

The Florence Project Recognizes Vidula Patki as Pro Bono Attorney of the Year

Helping abused, neglected or abandoned migrant children from Central America receive protection and permanent residence in the United States earned Vidula Patki accolade from The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project. The nonprofit organization honored her as its Children’s Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, recognizing her hard work and unwavering commitment to ensuring immigrants have access to counsel. Vidula has volunteered with the Florence Project since 2013. Dedicated to the organization’s mission, she has worked on asylum cases for adults in addition to helping children receive Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. She also works to reunify migrant children with any family members living in the country. “As the only organization in Arizona that provides truly free legal and social services to detained men, women and children who...

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Kristen Rosati

Kristen Rosati Provides Overview of COVID-19 Response and Other 2020 Developments at AHLA Fraud and Compliance Forum

At the annual American Health Law Association (AHLA) Fraud and Compliance Forum, Kristen Rosati informed health care lawyers on regulatory developments in 2020, including the public health and statutory responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Kristen’s presentation explored various pandemic-related legislation, including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act, and pandemic-related regulatory guidance, such as HIPAA waivers. Kristen also discussed health care reform developments, including litigation over ACA premium stabilization and the Supreme Court decision on health plan coverage of birth control. Finally, Kristen explored the new information blocking regulations and developments in HIPAA enforcement.  Among the nation’s leading HIPAA compliance and “Big Data” attorneys, Kristen brings extensive professional experience to data breaches, health information exchange, data sharing for research and clinical integration initiatives. A former president...

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Karen Owens Advises Hospitals on Attracting Physician Leaders to Peer Review Committees

Karen Owens Clarifies How State Confidentiality Laws Affect How Peer Reviews Are Used in Court

Health care professionals should understand how state statutes affect peer review confidentiality, as Karen Owens explains in an interview with Hospital Peer Review. Understanding confidentiality parameters can help ensure protections and avoid unauthorized disclosures.  Karen highlights how many state laws allow hospitals to withhold documents generated during peer review from discovery in lawsuits. Moreover, most laws protect review participants from submitting to depositions or trial testimony. However, there are limits to this confidentiality, often including materials that may be examined outside of peer review. Other limitations may include discoverability of the dates of the review, the effect of the review and more.  Karen has deep experience in representing hospitals, surgery centers, managed care organizations, and other providers in matters of medical staff credentialing and peer review.  She also represents institutional providers in...

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