Yesterday, the final regulations that set forth the long-awaited framework for the adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems by eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals were published in the Federal Register. The Centers for … [Read more] about The Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs: Changes to Meaningful Use and How to Collect on the Incentives
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: A Summary
Two days ago, on July 21, President Obama signed into law H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”). All types of financial institutions will be subject to significant new conditions and limitations under … [Read more] about The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: A Summary
Financial Reform Legislation: Comparison of the Senate and House Bills
Last week, the Senate passed a financial reform bill, S. 3217, that is similar but not identical to the House of Representatives bill, H.R. 4173, from last December. The two measures are now headed to conference. The Senate appointed its 12 conferees … [Read more] about Financial Reform Legislation: Comparison of the Senate and House Bills
The Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records: New Incentives for Eligible Professionals and Hospitals
This advisory discusses a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule (the “Proposed Rule”) that sets forth the requirements for eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals to be considered meaningful users of electronic … [Read more] about The Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records: New Incentives for Eligible Professionals and Hospitals
PHR Vendors and Related Entities Face the FTC’s New Health Breach Notification Rule
This advisory discusses an FTC-issued Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule” or the “Health Breach Notification Rule”) requiring vendors of personal health records (PHR) and related entities to notify individuals when the security of … [Read more] about PHR Vendors and Related Entities Face the FTC’s New Health Breach Notification Rule