By Derek Flint and Paul J. Giancola As the impact of artificial intelligence on various sectors of the U.S. economy grew in 2023, so did the involvement of regulators and policymakers. One of the most recent — and substantive — regulatory standards is the 916-page final rule, Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information […]
By Derek Flint, Claudia E. Stedman, and Danny McDermott In October 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) finalized the Transparency in Coverage Rule (“the Rule”), requiring most health insurance plans and issuers offering individual or group coverage to disclose price and cost-sharing information to plan participants and enrollees. The Rule builds on recent […]
Chase Millea recently published a blog post for the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys on the current state of U.S. data privacy laws and their impact on consumers. The full article is available at https://azsha.org/health-app-confusion-another-reason-for-a-comprehensive-federal-data-privacy-framework/
On March 9, 2020, the Supreme Court of Arizona issued its ruling in Ansley, et al. v. Banner Health Network, et al., 2020 WL 1126300 (2020), finding that hospitals may not utilize Arizona Revised Statutes § § 33-931(A) and 36-2903.01(G)(4) to secure liens against third-party tortfeasors in order to balance bill patients for medical bills […]
The advent of telemedicine supplies a unique and convenient gateway for patients and providers to connect. The benefits of telemedicine range from increased access to care for patients, to increased efficiency and lower overhead costs for providers. However, as is common with new models of health care delivery, navigating the regulatory landscape can be a […]
The Arizona Supreme Court’s recent decision in Delgado v. Manor Care of Tucson AZ, LLC, subjects health care providers to liability for ordinary negligence under the Adult Protective Services Act. This decision therefore creates a potential new strategy for plaintiffs’ attorneys and subjects providers to more severe consequences than previously available in malpractice suits. A […]
Patients have come to expect that they will be actively involved in making decisions about their health care. Informed consent aids patient involvement and provides a process whereby a health care provider discusses a treatment or procedure with a patient, including the nature of the proposed procedure, reasonable alternatives, and the relevant risks and benefits […]
In 2012, Turntable Health opened its doors in downtown Las Vegas with one goal—providing preventive healthcare at a reasonable cost. As a direct primary care (“DPC”) clinic, Turntable Health offered unlimited access to primary care physicians for a monthly fee. Only five years after opening, Turntable permanently closed in January 2017, citing an inability to […]
Recent experiences of major health care companies offer a reminder of the importance of data security and following a well-written policy for compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Lithuanian police reported on Tuesday that a hacking group had illegally obtained and published over 25,000 private photos and personal data from a chain of European plastic […]
After the withdrawal of the American Health Care Act in late March in the face of defeat, Republicans have continued to work on a healthcare bill that can pass Congressional muster. Earlier this week an amendment to the AHCA was negotiated between Tom MacArthur, moderate Republican and leader of the “Tuesday Group,” and House conservative […]
