Business

Proposed Penalties for Information Blocking Violations

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:51 am by kbarrettalley

By Kelli C. Fleming, Esq. On October 30, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released a proposed rule establishing penalties for healthcare.... Read More

Trends in Private Equity Investments in Physician Practices

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:51 am by kbarrettalley

By James F. Henry Private equity (PE) investments in physician practices have surged in recent years, reshaping the landscape of healthcare delivery. This trend has been fuel.... Read More

Cybersecurity and Patient Rights

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Kristin Shoe In July 2019, Springhill Medical Center in Mobile suffered an eight-day ransomware attack that left medical equipment and patient records largely ina.... Read More

Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities for Controlled Substances Extended Through End of 2024

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Jessie Bekker The rule allowing for providers to prescribe controlled substances via telehealth, set to expire for new patient-provider relationships on November 11, has b.... Read More

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: How to Comply with HIPAA and State Privacy Laws

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Beth Pitman and Shannon Britton Hartsfield Hardly a day seems to pass that we don't hear about new advances in artificial intelligence (AI.) The healthcare industr.... Read More