Publications

While not the first Act that comes to mind associated with healthcare, healthcare entities should remain on notice of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). The TCPA regulates the use of automatic telephone dialing systems (“ATDS”) in making calls or sending text messages and the use of a pre-recorded or […]

Much like Marty McFly and Doc Brown in the popular “Back to the Future” movie franchise, Congress turned back the clock on the “lost revenue” calculation for Provider Relief Fund (“PRF”) reporting. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CRRSA”) (Pub. L. 116-260), which was signed into […]

On Election Day, California voters approved the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (the “CPRA”) through a ballot measure.  The CPRA amends the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which the California legislature passed in 2018, significantly broadening the control that California residents have over their personal information and imposing new […]

Once again, cybersecurity is proving to be a common subject that Congress and the President can agree upon.  On January 3, 2021, President Trump signed into law a bill which potentially reduces fines, audits, or mandated remedies for covered entities that have been victims of a breach, however, covered entities […]

Washington The Washington Privacy Act is back.  In both 2019 and 2020, versions of the Washington Privacy Act were introduced in and passed by the Washington Senate, but the bills eventually stalled in the Assembly.  Ultimately, the Washington Privacy Act failed because the two chambers could not reach a compromise […]