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Reporter’s notebook: J.P. Morgan’s 2021 health conference

Reporter’s notebook: J.P. Morgan’s 2021 health conference

Tuesday, Jan. 12 TARA BANNOW, JESSICA KIM COHEN & NONA TEPPER 

The Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference kicked off Monday virtually. Reporters Tara Bannow, Jessica Kim Cohen and Nona Tepper will provide updates and daily observations here throughout the conference. You can also find additional stories on ModernHealthcare.com or Twitter.

HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Empower Patients, Improve Coordinated Care, and Reduce Regulatory Burdens

HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Empower Patients, Improve Coordinated Care, and Reduce Regulatory Burdens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 10, 2020

Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces proposed changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to support individuals’ engagement in their care, remove barriers to coordinated care, and reduce regulatory burdens on the health care industry.

Physician Licensure, Contracting & Management

Physician Licensure, Contracting & Management

December 8, 2020

Clark County Medical Society Annual Residency Career Fair

The CCMS will be hosting it’s annual Residency Career Fair on December 8th from 4:00 – 6:00pm.  Our very own Bridget Kelly, JD, MS, will be presenting ‘Physician Licensure, Contracting & Management’ where you’ll learn the ins and outs of licensure and avoid pitfalls while negotiating your first employment contracts.

Nutile Law recognized in “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®

Nutile Law recognized in “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®

U.S. News and Best Lawyers Release 2021 “Best Law Firms” Awards
WASHINGTON – Nov. 5, 2020 – U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 11th consecutive
year, collaboratively announce the release of the “Best Law Firms” rankings.

Cyber Alert: Ransomware Activity Targeting the Healthcare and Public Health Sector

Cyber Alert: Ransomware Activity Targeting the Healthcare and Public Health Sector

October 29, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.

Aetna Pays $1,000,000 to Settle Three HIPAA Breaches

Aetna Pays $1,000,000 to Settle Three HIPAA Breaches

October 28, 2020

Aetna Life Insurance Company and the affiliated covered entity (Aetna) has agreed to pay $1,000,000 to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and to adopt a corrective action plan to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. Aetna is an American managed health care company that sells traditional and consumer-directed health insurance and related services.

Healthcare workers could delay retirement over COVID-19 financial concerns

Healthcare workers could delay retirement over COVID-19 financial concerns

October 21, 2020 GINGER CHRIST On top of the mental and emotional pressures of being a healthcare worker during a global pandemic, caregivers also are feeling financially stressed, according to a new report. The TIAA Institute’s 2020 Healthcare Sector Financial Wellness Survey found that the financial condition of 45% of the healthcare workers surveyed had worsened since […]