February 13, 2018 Consequences for HIPAA violations don’t stop when a business closes A receiver appointed to liquidate the assets of Filefax, Inc. has agreed to pay $ 100,000 out of the receivership estate to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in order to settle […]
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Senate reaches spending deal that includes opioid funding, CHIP extension
Senate leaders announced a two-year, $400 billion spending deal on Wednesday afternoon that will free up appropriations to battle the opioid epidemic and extend funding for CHIP for another four years. Read Full Article here.
SEASONS GREETINGS
Nutile Law would like to wish all of our clients a Vibrant Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Joy, Peace and Prosperity.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION ACT (AB 474)
Controlled substances for the treatment of pain can be highly effective and medically necessary HOWEVER, the current opioid epidemic and overdose rates associated with prescription drug abuse, misuse and diversion underscores that such medications are not without inherent risks. Full article here.
Nutile Law recognized in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2018 list
WASHINGTON – Nov. 1, 2017 – U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Nutile Law is pleased to announce they have been recognized again this year in the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Firms included in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for […]
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
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
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 […]
NAVIGATING THE STORM: HIPAA COMPLIANCE AND PREPARING FOR IRMA
As Hurricane Irma approaches, hospitals, medical professionals and emergency medical personnel in the path of the storm are actively preparing for the storm’s arrival. Making sure that health information is available before, during and after the storm is a critical part of that preparation. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights […]
Maria Nutile recognized by Best Lawyers® for 12th Consecutive Year
Maria Nutile was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©. The 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America includes attorneys in 145 practice areas, covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Best Lawyers selections are based on an exhaustive peer-review survey and inclusion in this year’s […]