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Wade Emmert
FDA Finalizes Rule Regulating Laboratory Developed Tests
Summary of article from Polsinelli, by Suzanne Bassett, Michael Gaba: The FDA’s Final Rule regulating Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs) was published on May 6, 2024, and is…
How HHS OCR Is Boosting HIPAA Enforcement; Here Come Audits
Summary of article from BankInfo Security, by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working on a proposed update to the…
Do Cosmetic Injections Involve The Practice Of Medicine?
Summary of article from Hendershot & Cowart, by Keith Lefkowitz: Cosmetic injections, such as Botox and dermal fillers, are considered the practice of medicine in Texas…
FTC Ban on Non-Competes Complicates NFP Hospital Staffing Issues
Fitch Ratings reports that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new rule banning non-compete clauses could cause staffing issues for not-for-profit (NFP) hospitals already grappling with wage…
A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Sustainable Cookie Program
Summary of article from IAPP, by Jodi Daniels, CIPP/US: Managing cookies is essential for compliance with privacy and data protection laws worldwide. Establishing a cookie governance…
UnitedHealth Paid Hackers $22 Million Ransom
Summary of article from CNBC, by Ashley Capoot: UnitedHealth Group confirmed the company paid a $22 million ransom after hackers breached its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, affecting…
Rehab Hospital Chain Hack Affects 101,000; Facing 6 Lawsuits
Summary of article from GovInfo Security, by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee: Ernest Health, a Texas-based operator of rehabilitation hospitals, is facing multiple federal proposed class action lawsuits…
How ACOs Can Harness AI’s Transformative Potential
Summary of article from MedCity News, by Theresa Hush: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, including healthcare, by improving diagnoses, personalizing medicine, and developing less-invasive…
Drugmakers Exposed to Antitrust Probes if Patent Cache Added
Summary of article from Bloomberg Law, by Annelise Gilbert: The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed a rule that would create a repository for…
US DEA Will Reclassify Marijuana, Ease Restrictions
Summary of article from AP News, by Zeke Miller, Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Lindsay Whitehurst: The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to reclassify marijuana as…