Naomi Jorgensen, Author at Coppersmith Brockelman PLC

Nov 20 2019

Kristen Rosati Highlights Privacy Challenges in Presentation at Health Care Compliance Association’s Regional Conference

Collaborative care arrangements are increasingly popular in the health care industry as a way of improving care and reducing costs. An understanding of the legal issues involved in data sharing is crucial to implement these arrangements correctly. In a presentation for the Health Care Compliance Association’s Regional Compliance Conference in Nashville, attorney Kristen Rosati broke down key laws and regulations for data sharing. Kristen discussed the legal framework for data sharing in Accountable Care Organizations, Clinically Integrated Networks, and other collaborative care arrangements. She and her co-speakers, Tyler Golden and Heathyr Fields of Community Health Systems, highlighted particular challenges under HIPAA, the federal substance use disorder treatment confidentiality regulations, and state privacy requirements for data sharing across legal entities. They also advised on practical ways to manage risk in those...

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Jill Chasson Highlights Need for Anti-Harassment, Conflict of Interest Policies in Arizona Capitol Times

Nov 15 2019

Az Business Taps Jill Chasson to Break Down New Overtime Rule, Share Tips for Implementation

Naomi Jorgensen

Employment attorney Jill Chasson explained the new overtime rule and shared how business owners and executives can prepare before it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020 in an article for Az Business. Jill discussed how the new rule updates the salary threshold for employees who are classified as exempt from the minimum wage and the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime requirements. She suggested that employers review compensation for all exempt employees to determine who is being paid less than the new minimum salary, consider increasing certain employees’ pay to above the salary threshold, and consider transitioning non-exempt employees to hourly pay to better track overtime. Jill provides practical advice to employers regarding compliance with the many federal and state laws that govern the workplace and regularly provides training for supervisors...

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Nov 01 2019

Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report Recognize Coppersmith Brockelman Among 2020 Best Law Firms

Naomi Jorgensen

We are proud to be recognized as one of the Best Law Firms for 2020 by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report. Our firm has been ranked both locally and nationally in 18 practice areas. Firms recognized as Best Law Firms are known for professional excellence and consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. This ranking illustrates a firm’s commitment to high quality law practice and extensive legal expertise. Firms are ranked based on feedback from clients and peers, which includes cost effectiveness, responsiveness, expertise and more. Metropolitan Tier 1, Phoenix Administrative/Regulatory LawAntitrust LawCivil Rights LawCommercial LitigationCriminal Defense: General PracticeEmployment Law – ManagementHealth Care LawLitigation – Antitrust Litigation – Health CareLitigation – Labor & EmploymentLitigation – Securities Metropolitan Tier 2, Phoenix Appellate PracticeBet-the-Company LitigationLabor Law ManagementLegal Malpractice Law – DefendantsCivil...

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Oct 31 2019

Kristen Rosati Addresses “Big Data” Regulatory and Ethical Challenges in Research at University of California Symposium

Naomi Jorgensen

Ethical and regulatory concerns arise when patient data is used for research. In a presentation for the University of California’s Ethics, Compliance and Audit Symposium, Kristen Rosati broke down common challenges when using “Big Data” in research, providing resources for researchers to understand de-identification practices and improve data governance. Kristen explained the different compliance requirements for researchers using data gathered under various privacy laws, including HIPAA, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, the Common Rule, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. She also shared best practices for good data governance in research, including prioritizing de-identified information, minimizing the amount of data used, implementing a data use agreement, and more. Kristen is considered one of the nation’s leading “Big Data” and HIPAA compliance attorneys. With extensive...

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Oct 29 2019

Kristen Rosati Discusses Privacy in “Big Data” Research at the National Academies of Sciences, National Cancer Policy Forum Workshop

Naomi Jorgensen

Electronic medical records and other “Big Data” technologies have vastly improved medical research capabilities, while also causing concern about the privacy of research subjects. Attorney Kristen Rosati recently discussed these patient privacy concerns in a presentation at the National Academies of Sciences, National Cancer Policy Forum’s workshop on Applying Big Data to Address the Social Determinants of Health in Oncology. One of the nation’s leading Big Data and HIPAA compliance attorneys, Kristen explained the connection among numerous privacy laws, including HIPAA, state privacy laws, and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation, noting differences in how personal health information is handled and de-identified for research purposes. Kristen has deep experience in data sharing for research and clinical integration initiatives, clinical research compliance, and biobanking and genomic privacy, and is a...

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Oct 21 2019

What All U.S. Businesses Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act

Naomi Jorgensen

A new California privacy law goes into effect on January 1, and it will require major changes in how many companies in Arizona – and the rest of the United States – handle consumers’ personal information. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies far beyond companies with a physical presence in California. It can apply to any company that simply does business in California, which can include providing goods or services to California residents. In today’s mobile and global society, that’s an astounding number. One privacy organization estimates that the CCPA will apply to 500,000 companies in the United States, including many small- and medium-sized businesses. The groundbreaking legislation expands privacy rights for consumers and changes the way businesses disclose and use personal information. Here, we’ll cover which businesses...

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Kristen Rosati Highlights Privacy Challenges in Presentation at Health Care Compliance Association’s Regional Conference

Az Business Taps Jill Chasson to Break Down New Overtime Rule, Share Tips for Implementation

Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report Recognize Coppersmith Brockelman Among 2020 Best Law Firms

Kristen Rosati Addresses “Big Data” Regulatory and Ethical Challenges in Research at University of California Symposium

Kristen Rosati Discusses Privacy in “Big Data” Research at the National Academies of Sciences, National Cancer Policy Forum Workshop

What All U.S. Businesses Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act

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