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Podcast Episode 124: David Goroff, Partner
This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with David Goroff. David is a litigation partner in Foley's Chicago office where he is also chair of Foley's appellate practice group. In this discussion, he reflects on growing-up in Skokie, IL, attending the University of Illinois for undergrad, earning his J.D. from Columbia Law School, and clerking for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
The FTC's Revised Health Breach Notification Rule Is Now in Effect | JD Supra
Summary The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to enforce and update its Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) amidst a fast-changing regulatory environment. A new rule, which took effect this week, expands the scope of the HBNR, as the FTC ramps up enforcement activity related to disclosures of identifiable health data, and other agencies implement changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Part 2, and Information Blocking rules regulating similar data.
The FTC's Revised Health Breach Notification Rule Is Now in Effect
Summary The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to enforce and update its Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) amidst a fast-changing regulatory environment. A new rule, which took effect this week, expands the scope of the HBNR, as the FTC ramps up enforcement activity related to disclosures of identifiable health data, and other agencies implement changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Part 2, and Information Blocking rules regulating similar data.
CMS Final Rule Cranks Up Staffing Requirements at Long-Term Care Facilities | JD Supra
Summary A final federal rule raising minimum staffing requirements for long-term care (LTC) facilities that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding becomes effective June 21, starting a staggered timeline for LTCs to create and implement plans to meet requirements for staff hours per resident and registered nurse and nurse aide staffing. The Upshot Under the new regulation, LTC facilities must provide registered nurse coverage onsite 24/7.
HHS Aligns Part 2 Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Requirements With HIPAA | JD Supra
Summary Newly effective regulations governing confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records now more closely mirror regulations implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal law.
HHS Aligns Part 2 Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Requirements With HIPAA
Summary Newly effective regulations governing confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records now more closely mirror regulations implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal law.
CMS Final Rule Cranks Up Staffing Requirements at Long-Term Care Facilities
Summary A final federal rule raising minimum staffing requirements for long-term care (LTC) facilities that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding becomes effective June 21, starting a staggered timeline for LTCs to create and implement plans to meet requirements for staff hours per resident and registered nurse and nurse aide staffing. The Upshot Under the new regulation, LTC facilities must provide registered nurse coverage onsite 24/7.
What the HIPAA? Demystifying Health Care Regulations for Startups
Few industries are more heavily regulated than health care. In this article written for Technical.ly Philly, Kimberly W. Klayman, Eric K. Temmel, and David Goroff help leaders at startups and emerging companies understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, and how they can best run their businesses to remain compliant with it.
Increased Scrutiny and New Theories of Liability Raise Risks for Care-Focused Industries
Federal and local authorities are targeting enforcement efforts against home health agencies and other participants in the caregiving industry in a variety of ways. Industry stakeholders should take note and evaluate whether pre-emptive remedial steps are warranted. The caregiving industry has long grappled with a shortage of workers, an issue that became acute during the pandemic.
What the HIPAA? Demystifying healthcare regulations for startups
The healthcare industry, given its scope and potential for innovation, is full of opportunities for startups. However, the healthcare sector is also one of the most highly regulated industries in the US, which presents a number of legal landmines that startups must navigate. And the cost for stepping on one could be high: Unlike laws in some other sectors, many healthcare laws and regulations include criminal penalties in addition to civil fines or liability.
HHS OIG to Review CMS Citations | JD Supra
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) recently announced its plan to perform an in-depth review of nursing home citations issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) related to the use of antipsychotic drugs.
HHS OIG to Review CMS Citations
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) recently announced its plan to perform an in-depth review of nursing home citations issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) related to the use of antipsychotic drugs.
CMS to Audit Nursing Homes' Overuse of Antipsychotics | JD Supra
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the agency will immediately begin conducting targeted off-site audits related to nursing home documentation, assessment, and coding of schizophrenia diagnoses. Where deficiencies are found, CMS intends to adjust nursing homes’ scores in the Five-Star Quality Rating System, which is part of the agency’s Nursing Home Care Compare Website and provides public information related to the quality of nursing homes.
PA Changes Anti-Kickback Rules on Co-Location of Medical Assistance Program Providers | JD Supra
On January 14, 2023, the state Department of Human Services published a final rule, 53 Pa.B. 376, to amend the Pennsylvania Human Services Code (Code) by removing obstacles that made it harder for providers to share costs. This amendment is intended to help providers pursue a more integrated approach to health care delivery.
PA Changes Anti-Kickback Rules on Co-Location of Medical Assistance Program Providers | Alerts and Articles | Insights | Ballard Spahr
On January 14, 2023, the state Department of Human Services published a final rule, 53 Pa.B. 376, to amend the Pennsylvania Human Services Code (Code) by removing obstacles that made it harder for providers to share costs. This amendment is intended to help providers pursue a more integrated approach to health care delivery.
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