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HIPAA applies to 3 categories of individuals/entities: Covered Entity (CE), Business Associate (BA), and members of a CE or BA workforce (45 CFR § 160.103)   The post HIPAA applies to 3 categories of individuals/entities: appeared first on Nelson Hardiman ..read more

Alabama Supreme Court’s Frozen Embryo Ruling Explained: Impact On IVF, Parents, & Stem Cell Research On “Forbes Newsroom,” attorney Harry Nelson discusses the Alabama Supreme Court’s recent ruling that frozen embryos are “extrauterine children” — and what the decision means for the future of IVF, contraception, and stem cell research in the US   The post Harry Nelson on Forbes News: Impact of the Alabama Supreme Court’s Frozen Embryo Ruling appeared first on Nelson Hardiman ..read more

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Priority Update Too Much Of A Good Thing?  F. Scott Fitzgerald famously declared that “Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right.” That may be true, but it now appears that it may have been “Special K” that proved the undoing of beloved actor Matthew Perry – and we’re not talking about the breakfast cereal! The loss of Perry was a tragedy at many levels. Not only did a talented and charming man seemingly lose his battle with addiction (the precise circumstances of his final hours may never be fully understood), but the substance abuse disorder and behavioral health ..read more

  From January 1 onwards, a medication relied upon by numerous patients for respiratory support will no longer be available in pharmacies. Physicians express worry over potential delays as patients transition to alternative treatments and navigate the process of securing insurance coverage for these alternatives. The post Harry Nelson interviewed regarding asthma inhaler switch coming in January appeared first on Nelson Hardiman ..read more

Priority Update: The Hospice Care Conundrum: Ensuring Quality Amidst Rapid Growth The hospice sector, a critical pillar in providing end-of-life care, is currently navigating a tumultuous phase. It faces increased government oversight, rising labor challenges, and the introduction of new regulations aimed at addressing problematic business practices. These issues reflect wider trends in healthcare, yet they are acutely amplified in the hospice context due to America’s rapidly aging population. This demographic shift is turning hospice into a veritable pressure cooker, illustrating the extensiv ..read more

The National Behavioral Health Association of Providers (NBHAP) is offering the webinar “Mandated Reporting: What is It and How Does It Apply to Me?” on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm PT. The presenters are Nelson Hardiman partners John Mills and Zachary Rothenberg. There are numerous statutes, regulations, accreditation conditions and contract terms that SUD facilities and their teams are required to comply with. Buried within many of those provisions are requirements that the facility timely self-report certain events and occurrences, and that therapists and others report ..read more

Nelson Hardiman is proud to support FundaMental Health and their Brunch with a View Gala fundraiser this Saturday, December 2 in Del Mar, CA. FundaMental Health (https://fundamental.health/) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization on a mission to bring down the barriers to quality mental health care access. FundaMental Health provides financial grants, case management, and referral services for individuals struggling to access much needed mental health services, with the belief that improving mental health will fundamentally improve the lives and communities around us. FundaMental Health believ ..read more

Regulatory Update: One More Lifeline for Telemedicine: DEA Again Extends Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to the health care system, especially for patients who rely on controlled medications for their treatment. In response, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued several waivers and temporary rules to facilitate the practice of telemedicine and allow for the prescription of controlled medications via online platforms. The most recent extension, announced on October 6, 2023, prolongs these flexibilities unti ..read more