Month: October 2017

HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Guidance on How HIPAA Allows Information Sharing to Address the Opioid Crisis

HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Guidance on How HIPAA Allows Information Sharing to Address the Opioid Crisis

Following President Trump’s call to action yesterday that led to the declaration of a nationwide public health emergency regarding the opioid crisis, the HHS Office for Civil Rights is releasing new guidance on when and how healthcare providers can share a patient’s health information with his or her family members, friends, and legal personal representatives […]

Trump Administration Expands Contraceptive Mandate Exemptions

Trump Administration Expands Contraceptive Mandate Exemptions

On October 6, 2017, the Trump Administration announced “Interim Final Rules” [1] which  expand exemptions to the contraceptive mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010[2] and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010[3] (collectively, the “ACA,” commonly referred to as “Obamacare”). Accommodations exempting certain employers from providing its employees with […]

Pray for Vegas

Pray for Vegas

Nutile Law mourns the tragedy that has shocked our Las Vegas home. We grieve for those who endured the trauma and loss of the unthinkable. The heroism displayed by our first responders, residents, and visitors has inspired hope and renewed faith in this dark time. We express our sincere gratitude to our local hospitals, medical […]