health law notes
the patient and the driver’s license
January 11th, 2012
“We need to make a copy of your driver’s license,” insisted the young front desk assistant at the doctor’s office. “Why?” asked the reluctant gray-haired patient. “Well, this is just something we are required to do for HIPAA,” responded the assistant. “Really? What if I do not let you?” the patient huffed.
Fall In Review
December 27th, 2011
“What has happened in health care since the end of summer?” asked the wayfaring senior partner. “Seriously?” responded the frustrated junior associate.
A. Health reform plods along.
Much of what dominates the health care industry these days is
health reform: aco game on?
May 2nd, 2011
“Should we form an ACO?” questioned the primary care physician at a presentation by legal counsel at a business meeting of her medical group. “Do you mean an ACO or Medicare ACO?” replied the group’s general counsel. “What’s the difference?” quizzed the physician. “Well, quite a bit,” replied the lawyer.
hipaa: enforcement begins
March 5th, 2011
In rather dramatic fashion like the tornado in the Wizard of Oz, enforcement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) privacy law twirled into action. Two publicized cases telegraphed clearly will begin assessing significant monetary penalties.
health reform: a federal summit on acos
October 1st, 2010
On Tuesday, October 5, 2010, the federal government will host a workshop on legal issues related to the development of accountable care organizations (“ACOs”).
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