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Jan 15 2025

Mel Soliz Earns 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award & Highlights Key Patient Privacy Issues at National Panel

Partner Mel Soliz was recently honored as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year at the Sequoia Project annual meeting, recognizing her exceptional contributions of time and expertise. Mel also joined a national panel to expand upon her efforts and impact on patient privacy and consent. The panel, comprised of Mel and four other health information experts, explored strategies to better align the benefits of health data exchange with a critical need to protect patient privacy. Their discussion addressed the growing tension between the rising value of health data and evolving privacy expectations while emphasizing solutions that align both priorities. Mel’s regulatory practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, access and interoperability laws (such as the Information Blocking Rule and CMS interoperability mandates as well as state mini-interoperability...

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Jan 14 2025

AzBusiness Honors Coppersmith Brockelman Partner Among State’s Top Emerging Leaders

Naomi Jorgensen

Mel Soliz’s legal acumen and dedication to client service have landed her on the distinguished list from AzBusiness, which recognized her as one of the 50 Emerging Leaders in Arizona law for 2025. Mel’s practice focuses on data privacy and interoperability. She is a thought leader in her field, frequently being asked to share her expertise in local and national forums. In addition to offering insights, she is active in state and federal policymaking on data privacy and health information exchange. Mel was drawn to the industry because of her ability to take abstract principles and translate them into actionable strategies to make a tangible difference. Mel’s inclusion on this list adds to her impressive list of accolades. In 2024, she was named one of AZ Big Media’s...

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Jan 13 2025

Mel Soliz Explains Impact of CARES Act Final Rule Changes at National Health Care Meeting

Naomi Jorgensen

At the eHealth Exchange Annual Meeting, Partner Mel Soliz discussed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) modified regulations for substance use disorder (SUD) patient records (see 42 CFR Part 2 or Part 2) and their impact of health information exchange. These changes aim to better align the Part 2 regulations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), with the compliance deadline set for February 16, 2026. eHealth Exchange, the nation’s oldest and largest health care information network, supports data exchange for more than 250 million patients and facilitates around 21 billion transactions annually. Recognized for its governance, transparency, and commitment to privacy, the organization is a leader in advancing interoperability. A nationally recognized attorney in health data privacy and interoperability, Mel works...

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Dec 16 2024

Mel Soliz Shares Insight on Reproductive Health Care Rule Compliance Changes with Healthcare Risk Management

Naomi Jorgensen

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently updated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to strengthen protections for reproductive health care information. The compliance deadline in December 23, 2024. Partner Mel Soliz was featured in a recent article for Healthcare Risk Management, discussing the complexity of implementing these regulations. A nationally recognized attorney in health data interoperability and privacy, Mel advises a wide range of organizations in designing and implementing health information technologies and big data sharing arrangements. Her expertise is sought by health systems, health plans, and tech companies. She is President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys and is regularly lauded by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client Service All Stars, and Southwest Super Lawyers. Read the...

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Nov 18 2024

Mel Soliz Shares Insights on Evolving Interoperability Regulations at National Health Conference

Naomi Jorgensen

At the Civitas Networks for Health Annual Conference, Partner Mel Soliz explored recent updates to the interoperability landscape and how they impact health information networks and exchanges (HIN/HIEs). Mel’s regulatory practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, access and interoperability laws (such as the Information Blocking Rule and CMS interoperability mandates as well as state mini-interoperability laws), health IT/technology service contracting, and HIN/HIEs (including national and state interoperability frameworks such as TEFCA, Carequality, CommonWell, DURSA, DxF and SCPA). She regularly speaks in local and national forums on these topics and has been active in state and federal policymaking on data privacy and HIE issues. She is the President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys and is regularly lauded by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client...

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Aug 26 2024

Mel Soliz Shares Her Greatest Accomplishments & Professional Success Insights with AZ Big Media

Naomi Jorgensen

After being named one of AZ Big Media’s 2024 Most Influential Women, Partner Mel Soliz reflected on the key drivers behind her success in becoming a leader in health data privacy and interoperability. “My success stems from a curious mindset, strong communication skills, and the guidance of a supportive mentor,” Mel shared. “These elements have driven my professional growth and fulfillment.” Mel expressed pride in her work, particularly in helping clients launch clinical and social care coordination as well as consent management platforms that connect patients, providers, and their care teams with the resources and data they need when they need it. A nationally recognized attorney in health data interoperability and privacy, Mel advises a wide range of organizations in designing and implementing health information technologies and big...

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Mel Soliz Earns 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award & Highlights Key Patient Privacy Issues at National Panel

AzBusiness Honors Coppersmith Brockelman Partner Among State’s Top Emerging Leaders

Mel Soliz Explains Impact of CARES Act Final Rule Changes at National Health Care Meeting

Mel Soliz Shares Insight on Reproductive Health Care Rule Compliance Changes with Healthcare Risk Management

Mel Soliz Shares Insights on Evolving Interoperability Regulations at National Health Conference

Mel Soliz Shares Her Greatest Accomplishments & Professional Success Insights with AZ Big Media

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