The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules are a concern of every health care provider, and our attorneys are committed to helping clients avert risk through the implementation of compliant HIPAA policies and programs. We have extensive experience in helping health care providers create practical corporate compliance programs, assisting providers and business associates with HIPAA audits as well as responding to incidents involving potential breaches of Protected Health Information (PHI). We also regularly review HIPAA business associate agreements, and advise non-health care provider clients on the day-to-day issues arising from the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules as they relate to
businesses.
Recent Blog Posts
- Cybersecurity Concerns in Health Care
- HHS Office for Civil Rights Publishes Checklist for HIPAA Covered Entities Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents
- Filming for TV Show Results in HIPAA Violation and $2.2 Million Settlement Paid by New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Into the Breach . . .
- Legal Preparation for Leaving the Nest
- Updates to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Regulations
- Nursing Homes Should Review Privacy Policies in Light of Recent CMS Guidance
- Data Breaches Lead to Record-Breaking HIPAA Settlement
- Recent Seven Figure Settlements Underscore the Importance of HIPAA Compliance, Particularly in Light of OCR’s Announced Increase in Audit Activity
- OCR Issues Clarifying Guidance on HIPAA Privacy Rule Regarding Access to Protected Health Information
Publications & Alerts
- How do the OFAC Regulations Apply to Health Insurance Policies?, Foster Swift Healthcare Law E-Blast, August 2, 2017
- Can an Employer Reduce Qui Tam Recoveries by Contractual Prohibitions?, Health Care Law E-News, October 15, 2013
- My Business Has to Comply with HIPAA?, Foster Swift Business & Corporate Law Report, May 2013
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Timeline, Foster Swift Health Care Law E-News, October 11, 2012
- BAs Beware: The Government Will Go After You for HIPAA Violations, Foster Swift Health Care Law E-News, May 2012
- New Guidance Issued on Form W-2 Reporting of Employee Health Coverage, Foster Swift Health Care Law E-News, February 29, 2012
News
- Kraus Reelected to ABA Council of Appellate Lawyers Executive Committee, November 19, 2018
- Johnson Selected to “Women in the Law” Class of 2018, Grand Rapids Business Journal, August 2, 2018
- Firm Elects Health Care Practice Group Leader, Grand Rapids Business Journal, March 7, 2018
Events
- Michigan Health Law Update, 20th Annual Health Law Institute, March 6, 2014
- Michigan Health Law Update, 19th Annual Health Law Institute - The Institute for Continuing Legal Education, March 7-8, 2013