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Varnum Viewpoints: HIPAA applies outside of healthcare providers. If you offer employee health benefits, especially…
Unlocking Transparency: New DOL Guidance Clarifies Gag Clause Prohibition Rules Helping Health Plans Secure Their Claims Data
January 30, 2025
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS)…
While the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine generally prohibits certain unlicensed individuals and/or entities…
A new HIPAA Attestation Form is a reminder that HIPAA compliance remains an important part…
On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas…
American Hospital Association v. Becerra: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Privacy Guidance Vacated by Federal Judge
July 24, 2024
The ruling in American Hospital Association v. Becerra is good news for HIPAA-regulated entities that…
Update August 21, 2024: Texas Federal Court Blocks FTC Non-Compete Ban Nationwide – please see…
Update August 21, 2024: Texas Federal Court Blocks FTC Non-Compete Ban Nationwide – please see…
Varnum Establishes Health Care AI Task Force to Advise on Compliance and Privacy
June 20, 2024
Varnum is pleased to announce the formation of the Health Care Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task…
Stark Compliance: Lease Sharing Arrangements for Providers of Designated Health Services
May 23, 2024
As co-working spaces and lease sharing arrangements have become increasingly popular, physicians may require assistance…
Update July 8, 2024: A federal district court in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction…
Navigating Health Care Data Management: Proposed Changes to HIPAA’s Privacy Rule
February 7, 2024
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) contains Standards for the Privacy of Individually…
Under the Regulatory Microscope: Private Investment in Health Care-Related Entities
January 22, 2024
Although ownership and control of health care providers engaged in the practice of medicine has…
A Reference for Starting Medical Practices and Investing in Health Care-Related Entities Medical professionals and…
On Thursday, May 21, Gov. Whitmer rescinded Executive Order 2020-91, issued only three days prior,…
On April 26, 2020 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order extending the suspension of…
In order to increase cash flow to health care providers and suppliers impacted by the…
Beginning January 1, 2013, manufacturers and importers of certain medical devices will be required by…


