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Category: News
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
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®
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
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
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.
FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir
October 22, 2020
U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the first drug to treat COVID-19: remdesivir, an antiviral medicine given through an IV for patients needing hospitalization.