Michael A. CassidyTucker Arensberg, P.C.December 2, 2020
EHR Safe Harbor Permanent
The existing electronic health records items and services Safe Harbor in 42 CFR Section 1001.952(y) was amended by deleting the sunset provision, thereby making the protection permanent.
Cybersecurity…
By Mark Mazza
Pursuing the registration of a federal trademark or service mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is among one of the most advantageous and essential first steps for any new business owner. Whether opening…
Teladoc has sued competitor Amwell over patent claims in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Teladoc is accusing Amwell of infringing on its patents related to telehealth carts, a digital scope and stethoscope and…
Over the last decade, cyber security has become a predominant issue for many medium to large companies, as well as local and federal government agencies. Most companies and governments rely on the use of digital…
Most medical practices view Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance as maintaining appropriate documentation regarding patient notices and consents, and controlling access to the Patient Health Information (PHI) within the office; that’s PRIVACY. Practices tend…
This week, the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (HR 1668), which was first introduced in March 2019, passed the House vote.
“Internet of Things” (or “IoT”) describes a network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software…
The American Health Law Association (AHLA) and Health IT News recently published reports indicating enormous increases in telehealth hacking attacks.
Sam Kassoumeh, COO of Health IT News and Co-Founder of SecurityScorecard, stated:
“The rapid pace at which…
The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) 252.204-7008 and 252.204-7012 require defense contractors who possess, store or transmit “covered defense information” to comply with the security requirements set forth in the U.S. National Institute of Standards and…
J. Andrew Salemme asalemme@tuckerlaw.com (412) 594-3952
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic many businesses and employers have begun to rely on their employees working primarily or even exclusively remotely. As a result, many employees are utilizing either their own…
J. Andrew Salemme asalemme@tuckerlaw.com (412) 594-3952
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic many businesses and employers have begun to rely on their employees working primarily or even exclusively remotely. As a result, many employees are utilizing either their own…
