Wade’s Health Law Highlights for August 18, 2026
Read the issue: Wade’s Health Law Highlights for August 18, 2026A Houston-area pharmacist was convicted of conspiracy to pay health care kickbacks after paying more than $2 million for patient referrals Tronown Thomas owned and operated Rayford ACP Pharmacy in Spring, Texas, and paid the owner of a Houston clinic for referrals…
Recent Health Law Highlights Issues
Texas Medical Board Adopts Abortion Guidance
Summary of article from The Texas Tribune, by Eleanor Klibanoff: The Texas Medical Board has adopted new guidelines for interpreting the state’s…
Court Strikes Down HHS “Guidance” Regarding Online Tracking Technologies and HIPAA: Implications for Healthcare Providers
Summary of article from Health Law Attorney Blog: In a recent decision, the United States District Court for the Northern District of…
The Role of Nursing Education in Ensuring HIPAA Compliance
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Dr. Randolf F. R. Rasch: The escalating issue of HIPAA violations by nurses poses…
OCR Increases Focus on Phishing Attacks Against Healthcare Providers
Summary of article from Morgan Lewis, by Amy M. Magnano, Michael J. Madderra: In response to a significant rise in phishing attacks,…
Hacking the Hippocratic Oath: Four Ways to Shield Patients from Ransomware Attacks
Summary of article from MedCity News, by Mohammad Wagas: The healthcare industry is under increasing threat from cyberattacks, highlighting an immediate need…
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The first quarter of 2026 has brought a wave of regulatory activity, enforcement actions, and emerging compliance challenges under HIPAA. From a…
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After a highly publicized death linked to an IV infusion at a Texas spa in 2023, state lawmakers moved to bring clearer…