International law firm McDermott Will & Emery was named 2019 “Healthcare Team of the Year” by Chambers USA at its awards ceremony celebrating legal excellence. This is the fourth time McDermott has received the honor – more than any other
Of Digital Interest
Legal news and analysis of all things digital
Of Digital Interest, published by McDermott Will & Emery, focuses on legal developments and issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital regulation. The blog covers topics such as compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its enforcement, litigation trends involving privacy rights, and proposed legislative changes like the California Privacy Rights Act. It also addresses emerging concerns around technologies such as facial recognition systems, including their legal, ethical, and accuracy challenges. The blog provides insights into how evolving digital laws impact businesses, particularly in areas like data security, consumer rights, and regulatory enforcement.
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Health Care Data Compliance in China: 4 Key Questions and Compliance Steps for Multinationals
This post was guest authored by lawyers from MWE China Law Offices, McDermott Will & Emery’s strategic alliance in Shanghai.
Data compliance in China’s health care industry is multifaceted and highly sensitive, and applies to numerous types of data generated…
Health Care Enforcement Roundup: Increased FCA Enforcement Against EHR Companies
The federal government has offered substantial incentives to providers to adopt and use certified electronic health record (EHR) technology. As of October 2018, the federal government had paid over $38 billion in EHR incentive payments through the Promoting Interoperability…
DOJ’s Enforcement Activity Against Individuals: Acute Focus on Telemedicine
DOJ’s focus on individual accountability is particularly important with respect to telemedicine. Telemedicine is a burgeoning field, with a projected market increase of 18 percent annually over the next six years, reaching $103 billion in 2024. In light of…
McDermott’s Health Team Dominates with a Decade in Chambers USA’s Top Spot; Again Secures Only National Band 1 Ranking for 2019
We are pleased to share that Chambers USA has once again named McDermott Health the only firm to receive a Band 1 national ranking in health care. This year’s Band 1 placement marks 10 consecutive years of securing a top national ranking…
Around the Corner in Digital Health: What’s Next for Care Coordination & Reimbursement?
The end of 2018 and the first months of 2019 brought a number of regulatory developments impacting care coordination and the adoption and reimbursement of digital health services. From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Regulatory Sprint to…
Patenting Your Digital Health Tech: When, Why and How
By Ahsan Shaikh
The digital health market is expected to grow beyond $379 billion by 2024, with a 27.7 percent compounded annual growth rate over the coming years. This activity is fueled by increasing demand for remote monitoring services, favorable government initiatives and…
McDermott Named Health Practice Group of the Year by Law360
We greatly appreciate our readers continuing to turn to us for insight on the most critical legal, regulatory and transactional developments impacting digital health, and the innovative collaborations transforming health care. Over the past year, McDermott’s Health practice made headlines…
Digital Health Drives Forward – A Roadmap of Regulations
New digital health regulations arose at the federal and state level in 2018, bolstering the existing legal framework to further support and encourage digital health adoption in the context of care coordination and the move to value-based payment. McDermott’s 2018…
2018 Digital Health Data Developments – Navigating Change in 2019
Data privacy and security legislation and enforcement saw significant activity in 2018 and early 2019. McDermott’s 2018 Digital Health Year in Review: Focus on Data report – the first in a four-part series – highlights notable developments and guidance that health…