Mar 31 2025

Mel Soliz Explores the Future of Health Information Sharing Compliance at National HIPAA Summit

Naomi Jorgensen
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As compliance strategies evolve to keep pace with a changing regulatory landscape, partner Mel Soliz provided her latest insights on health information sharing as part of a panel discussion at the National HIPAA Summit. Mel’s regulatory practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, access, and interoperability laws, health IT/technology service contracting, and HIN/HIEs. 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 President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys and regularly lauded by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client Service All Stars, and Southwest Super Lawyers. Learn more about Mel Soliz....

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Mar 03 2025

Mel Soliz Featured in ASU Alumni News Article Highlighting Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys Partnership with Law School

Naomi Jorgensen
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The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (ASU) included Partner Mel Soliz in a recent article about the relationship between the law school and the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys (AzSHA). As President of AzSHA and an ASU Law alumna, Mel shared insights into how the organization supports the next generation of health care attorneys. In the article, Mel detailed AzSHA’s efforts to bridge the gap between legal education and practice. Through initiatives like free memberships for ASU Law students and the Scholars Program, students can gain valuable access to educational programming, mentorship, and networking opportunities to ensure they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of health care law. “The future of health law depends on well-trained, passionate legal professionals and it’s our...

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Feb 18 2025

Mel Soliz Examines Implications of Legal Technology Advancements at National Meeting of Legal Ethicists

Naomi Jorgensen
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Partner Mel Soliz joined a panel at the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) mid-year meeting to discuss the ethical challenges and responsibilities that come with integrating emerging technologies into legal practice. The panel, titled “Innovation Update,” featured Arizona Chief Justice Ann Timmer, Mel, and two other experts from the health care and technology sectors. Together, they explored how legal ethics and professional responsibility apply to innovation trends like alternative business structure (ABS) law firms, blockchain and digital assets, artificial intelligence (AI), and data privacy. The discussion focused on both the advantages and complexities of these advancements, emphasizing the ethical considerations and practical applications for legal professionals as they navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. Mel’s regulatory practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, access, and interoperability laws (such...

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Jan 15 2025

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

Naomi Jorgensen
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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
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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
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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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