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You’re invited to VITL’s Reproductive Health Data Webinar, featuring John Wallace of Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC.      In the last year, there have been important changes to how reproductive and gender affirming care data can be used in support of ensuring the privacy of patients and ability of providers to deliver care. The webinar will specifically address the changing legal landscape in preparation for implementation deadlines later in 2024 and early 2025. Please join us to learn more about:  ⭐ The legal context for protecting reproductive records  ⭐ Recent actions to protect reproductive data: Vermont Shield Law and the new HIPAA Privacy Rule  ⭐ Required changes to Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)  ⭐ Evaluating and responding to request for records and testimony involving reproductive data  ⭐ Implications for Information Blocking     This free webinar is presented by VITL, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC, Vermont Medical Society, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS), and Bi-State Primary Care Association. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezFXnxwF #hie #healthcaredata #healthcare #reproductivehealthcare #genderaffirminghealthcare

The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization has created a lot of confusion in the healthcare industry. The decision effectively overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving it up to states to determine their reproductive health policies. This leaves many questions unanswered, such as what care can be delivered and where, and what technology solutions are creating risks to data. At the HIMSS23 Global Conference, experts reviewed the current legal landscape as it pertains to reproductive health. There are also concerns around drug development and the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Additionally, there's a concern around digital health products and the data they collect, which may fall outside of HIPAA because they're not covered entities. With vastly differing responses from states, it's difficult for healthcare organizations to know how to proceed. Companies should look at how to structure their terms of use and privacy policy. What are your thoughts about it? Share them in the comments below. #DobbsvJackson #SupremeCourtDecision #ReproductiveHealth #RoevWade #HealthcarePolicy #LegalLandscape #HIMSS23 #GlobalConference #DrugDevelopment #EMTALA #DigitalHealth #HIPAA #HealthcareRegulation #PrivacyPolicy #HealthcareOrganizations #TermsOfUse #DataPrivacy #StateLaws #HealthcareIndustry #CommentBelow

In this episode of #OneMinuteMatters, Gerald Aben and Jillian Foerster discuss what the new HIPAA rules mean for reproductive health privacy. #HIPAA #Healthcare

How might upcoming amendments to HIPAA impact reproductive health care providers, health plans, health care clearinghouses, and their business associates? On April 26, the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a final rule to amend the HIPAA Privacy Rule, enhancing privacy protections for reproductive health care (the RHC Rule). Effective June 25, the RHC Rule aims to protect reproductive health information from disclosure for criminal, civil, or administrative investigations related to lawful reproductive health services. In their latest First Alert, Calfee's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation group outlines the prohibitions and allowances of the RHC rule and explores potential next steps for Regulated Entities to consider.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiEXbihE #reproductivehealthcare #HIPAA #healthcarelaw

With the fall of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, the reproductive health landscape changed in ways unimaginable a short time ago, when electronic health records became the norm. With increasing interoperability of medical records, reproductive health information is being shared widely and across state lines. This may put women seeking healthcare outside of their home state in a precarious position, risking their privacy, health and liberty. Read more on the blog: https://bit.ly/3UQoNJW #FamilyDocs #FamilyMedicine #FamilyPhysicians #PrimaryCare #FMDocs

The HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy was recently announced as a final rule that becomes effective on June 25, 2024 (the “Final Rule”). In addition to establishing certain requirements to protect reproductive health care, the Final Rule also includes requirements to modify Notices of Privacy Practices (“NOPP”) to address the confidentiality of substance use disorder treatment records. Garfunkel Wild, P.C.'s Stacey Gulick and Kathleen Brown, Esq. discuss the Final Rule in more detail here: https://lnkd.in/gpRmkpd2 #hipaa #healthcare #reproductivehealthcare #substanceusedisordercare

This will be an interesting presentation about an important topic.

Sharing this link to a good recorded webinar that reviews the upcoming changes to HIPAA Uses and Disclosures related to Reproductive Health. It covers the new attestation required and the updates needed to the Notice of Privacy Practices. https://lnkd.in/gGPUzM9Z

The Department of Health and Human Services (#HHS) issued a final rule amending #HIPAA privacy rules. #EmployeeBenefits attorney Leslie Thomson outlines the new rules limiting the use or disclosure of an individual’s #PHI in connection with reproductive healthcare and other categories of prohibited uses. Read here: https://lnkd.in/g_ziJCWC #PrivacyRule #Healthcare #BenefitsLaw

Are you preparing for the upcoming amendments to HIPAA regarding reproductive health privacy. Here are a few key steps to consider: 1) Update Your Notice of Privacy Practices: Ensure that your notice reflects the new amendments and clearly communicates any changes to patients. 2) Revise Policies and Procedures: Review and update your internal policies and procedures to comply with the new regulations. 3) Staff Training: Conduct training sessions to educate your staff about the changes and how they impact daily operations. 4) Patient Forms: Update patient forms to reflect these changes. December 23rd is approaching quickly, so it’s important to act soon. If you need assistance with these updates, feel free to reach out. #AskCoker Is there anything specific you need help with right now?