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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]