Fritz Riesmeyer, Shannon Johnson and Greg Whiston, all attorneys in Seigfreid Bingham’s litigation department, co-wrote an article recently published in the ABA Business Torts Litigation Newsletter. The article, titled “A Mock Trial in a Complex Business Tort Case,” discussed preparation, […]
The recently released HIPAA regulations make numerous changes to the HIPAA regulatory framework. This Article summarizes the changes regarding the sale of protected health information (PHI) and the use/disclosure of PHI for marketing purposes.
SALE OF PHI
Under the new regulations, a […]
This Article summarizes the changes made by the recently released HIPAA regulations regarding the use/disclosure of protected health information (PHI) for fundraising purposes. Specifically, the Article examines (i) the categories of PHI that can be used/disclosed for fundraising purposes and […]
The HITECH Act requires Covered Entities to notify affected individuals of any breach of unsecured protected health information. The HITECH Act defined “breach” as the “unauthorized acquisition, access, use or disclosure of protected health information which compromises the security or […]
Every entity that participates in the health care sector, whether an independent health care provider, a hospital system, a health care IT vendor, or a health plan, must reevaluate its HIPAA compliance plan in light of the changes enacted by […]
Larry Bingham and Cindy McClannahan have been named 2013 Kansas City Five Star Wealth Managers. Less than three percent of the Wealth Managers in Kansas City were selected. All honorees satisfied 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated […]
American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell have selected Rachel Baker as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment.” Attorneys recognized as “Top Rated Lawyers” have achieved significant leadership status and are highly regarded by their peers for both their […]
New Requirements for 2013
As reported in our Summer issue of the Health Care Quarterly, group health plans will be subject to the following new requirements in 2013:
• Preventive services. New guidelines for women’s preventive services were published on August 1, 2011. […]