Healthcare providers continue to rely on interconnected information technology systems and digital care delivery to improve healthcare outcomes. In response, ransomware attacks are increasing, both in number and in sophistication. The attacks threaten the clinical and clerical operations of healthcare
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Annual OCR Breach Report Deadline is Approaching; Are You Ready?
By March 2, 2022, HIPAA covered entities (healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses) must report all 2021 breaches of unsecured PHI that affected fewer than 500 individuals to the Office for Civil Right for the U.S. Department of Health…
Supreme Court Splits Decisions on Vaccine Mandates
As more fully discussed in the in-depth summary by our colleague, Taylor White, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the OSHA emergency standard mandating vaccines in the American workplace. This ruling nullifies OSHA’s intended enforcement of the mandate after January…
Winstead Shareholders Katy Carmical, Corinne Smith and Kevin Wood discuss Medical Timeshares in a new American Health Law Association Article
Winstead Shareholders Katy Carmical, Corinne Smith and Kevin Wood recently discussed Medical Timeshares in a new American Health Law Association article.
The article can be read here: Medical Timeshares Require More Than What You Learned in Kindergarten
Top 5 Takeaways from Winstead’s Physician Roll-up Transactions Event
Featuring Epiphany Dermatology, WellMed Medical Management, & Allied OMS
In September, Winstead hosted a virtual event entitled “Physician Roll-Up Transactions.” The event, which was moderated by Winstead shareholder Justin Hoover, featured Torie Berkowitz, Corporate Counsel & Director of Legal Affairs…
Upcoming Webinar: Physician Roll-Up Transactions
Webinar: Physician Roll-Up Transactions
Join Winstead for a webinar on physician roll-up transactions. During the webinar, guest speakers will discuss various strategies and structures for successfully effecting roll-up transactions, including how physician groups should prepare in advance of exploring a…
Taylor White in Texas Lawyer: Employers Get Clarity on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies in the Workplace
Winstead PC Shareholder Taylor White published his column in Texas Lawyer about labor and employment issues and trending topics. The article is titled ‘Employers Get Clarity on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies in the Workplace.’ The article is below:
For months, employers and …
Multiple States Looking at Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
Last week, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on investigations and audits by several states into the contractual relationships with pharmacy benefit managers, also known as PBMs. As noted in the article, state Medicaid programs are taking a closer…
On Demand Webinar: Strategies for Hospitals and Health Systems Expanding ASC Investments
Winstead Shareholders Corinne Smith and Kevin Wood hosted a webinar on Wednesday, May 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Most hospitals and health systems, regardless of size, are planning to increase their investments in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). ASCs have become the…
Taylor White in Texas Lawyer: OSHA Emphasizes Enforcement Effort for COVID-19 Hazards in Certain Industries
Winstead PC Shareholder Taylor White published the second article for his column in Texas Lawyer about labor and employment issues and trending topics. The article is titled “OSHA Emphasizes Enforcement Effort for COVID-19 Hazards in Certain Industries.” The article is below:
Throughout…