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25 Mar 2020, 10:00 am
Because of these challenges, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other principal operating components of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are issuing frequent guidance to our community. [read post]
25 Mar 2020, 7:21 am
To help clarify when PHI can be shard in these circumstances, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance relating to sharing PHI about individuals who have been infected with or exposed to COVID-19 to law enforcement, paramedics, other first responders, and public health authorities. [read post]
25 Mar 2020, 6:57 am
On March 24, 2020, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance on how HIPAA covered entities may disclose protected health information (PHI) about an individual who has been infected with or exposed to COVID-19 to law enforcement, paramedics, other first responders, and public health authorities in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)… [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 11:00 pm
On March 24 the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (“DHS”) issued Emergency Order #12 – Safer at Home Order (the “Order”) pursuant to Executive Order #72. [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 11:00 pm
On March 24 the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (“DHS”) issued Emergency Order #12 – Safer at Home Order (the “Order”) pursuant to Executive Order #72. [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 9:03 pm
Employers should consult with their local health department for additional guidance. [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 3:59 pm
Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued guidance waiving enforcement of certain provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) in response to the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency. [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 2:47 pm
Restaurants, bars, and other retail establishments that sell food and beverage products may operate for take-out and delivery, so long as they comply with the Department of Public Health’s social distancing guidance. [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 2:33 pm
Individuals may only leave their residence to perform Essential Activities, including: for health and safety (g., visiting a health care professional), for necessary supplies and services (e.g., groceries and food), for outdoor activity so long as individuals comply with six-foot social distancing, for certain types of work at Essential Businesses and Operations or to perform permitted Minimum Basic Operations. [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 1:52 pm
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of COVID-19 Already we have seen attempted breaches (not yet fully defined as of now) on the US Government’s Department of Health and Human Services potentially seeking healthcare and infection rate information. [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 12:29 pm
Ohio: The Director of the Department of Health has issued an order requiring Ohio residents to stay at home, with an exception for essential business operations. [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 10:35 am
The Department of Labor (DOL) also published guidance on the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other issues. [read post]
24 Mar 2020, 4:44 am
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Although the Department of Health and Human Services recently announced a limited HIPAA waiver of certain penalties for noncompliance with the certain provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, that waiver only applies to hospitals within areas covered by public health emergencies that have implemented their disaster protocols. [read post]
23 Mar 2020, 2:06 pm
.: The Lawfare Institute will host a virtual Q&A to discuss the federal government’s legal authorities in a public health crisis. [read post]
23 Mar 2020, 1:46 pm
The Department of Public Health and any board of health or authorized agent will enforce the Order and, if necessary, the state or municipal police may assist with enforcement. [read post]
23 Mar 2020, 1:41 pm
Shortly after President Trump declared a national emergency related to COVID-19, CMS issued blanket waivers under section 1135 of the Social Security Act that are intended to ensure there are sufficient health care items and services available to meet the increased need, as well as reduce related administrative burdens on health care providers. [read post]
23 Mar 2020, 1:28 pm
However, to be covered as supplemental benefits, the items and services have been required to be “primarily health related. [read post]
23 Mar 2020, 12:37 pm
Molly Moran is a Law Clerk in the Gibbons Employment & Labor Law Department. [read post]
23 Mar 2020, 12:32 pm
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23 Mar 2020, 9:57 am
Amy Acton, health director for the Ohio Department of Health, signed the “Director’s Stay at Home Order,” calling on all Ohioans to stay at home or at their place of residence unless conducting or participating in essential activities, essential governmental functions, or essential businesses and operations. [read post]
