It has been only a little over six months, and already 2018 has been a busy year for digital health, particularly in the area of Medicare reimbursement. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory
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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California Enacts a Groundbreaking New Privacy Law
California’s Senate and Assembly unanimously approved AB 375 (also known as the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018), on June 28, 2018. This new consumer privacy bill will be the most progressive and comprehensive privacy law in the United States,…
Telemedicine – The New Standard of Care
Across the health care sector, telemedicine is naturally and strategically being integrated into health care delivery and treatment plans as targeted and efficient solutions to specific health issues by hospitals, medical groups and drug-to-consumer telemedicine companies.
Telemedicine is no longer…
Blazing New Trails in Health Care and Technology Innovation Ventures
As the health industry evolves to meet consumer expectations for better quality, lower-cost and more convenient health care options, the demand for technology-driven innovation is accelerating as is the level of interest and investment among stakeholders or all sorts.
Health…
Live Webinar: Developing and Procuring Digital Health AI Solutions: Advice for Developers, Purchasers and Vendors
Join McDermott next Wednesday for a live webinar on the unique considerations in developing and procuring AI solutions for digital health applications from the perspective of various stakeholders. We will discuss the legal issues and strategies surrounding:
- Research and data
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Recycle, Recycle, Recycle: Key Considerations for Research, Medical Education, and Other Secondary Uses of Data
The digitization of health care and the proliferation of electronic medical records is happening rapidly, generating large quantities of data with potential to provide valuable insights into disease and wellness and help solve challenging public health problems.
There is tremendous…
The GDPR’s Effects in China: Comparison with Local Rules and Considerations for Implementation
As Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect, companies around the world are racing to implement compliance measures. In parallel with the GDPR’s development, China’s new data protection framework has emerged over the past year and is in the…
The Continuing Disconnect between the Health Care Industry and OCR on HIPAA’s Risk Analysis Requirement
Lack of a sufficient risk analysis continues to be one of the most commonly alleged violations in Office for Civil Rights (OCR) HIPAA enforcement actions, appearing in half of all OCR settlements announced in the last 12 months and in…
Surfing “Tech’s Next Big Wave”: Navigating the Legal Challenges in Digital Health
Fortune’s April 2018 cover story, “Tech’s Next Big Wave: Big Data Meets Biology,” conveys loudly and clearly that technological innovation is transforming the health care continuum—changing the way care is delivered, as well as how patients manage their ongoing health—and…
Telemedicine’s Complex Legal Landscape
As the telemedicine landscape continues to evolve and new capabilities come to bear, those working in the industry will face a diverse mix of legal and regulatory hurdles as stakeholders begin to leverage new avenues and options for care delivery.…