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HHS Provides Guidance on HIPAA Privacy in Emergency Situations Such as Ebola

Photo of Lynn SessionsPhoto of M. Scott KollerBy Lynn Sessions and M. Scott Koller on Posted in Uncategorized
In the wake of the recent Ebola outbreak, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has issued a guidance on how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) applies in emergency situations. The guidance attempts to strike a balance between preserving patients’ privacy rights and the need to disseminate information to … Continue Reading

Ebola Matters of First Impression; Law Lags Behind Policy

By Susan Feigin Harris on Posted in Uncategorized
While we turn to science and laws to guide our response to matters in the healthcare industry, the entrance of the Ebola virus into our lives here in the U.S. has challenged our abilities, both from a medical and legal perspective. We know what to do, but our abilities to respond adequately, timely and responsibly … Continue Reading

Ebola Information Quarantine: Balancing Patient Privacy With Public Health

Photo of Lynn SessionsBy Lynn Sessions and Cory J. Fox on Posted in Uncategorized
Of all the complex legal issues raised by the recent cases of Ebola in the U.S., those concerning the delicate balance between preserving patients’ privacy rights and the need to disseminate information to protect public health may be overlooked by providers. First, the laws may seem complex, consisting of a patchwork of state-level privacy and … Continue Reading

Ebola and Emergency Access to FDA Unapproved Drugs in Life-Threatening Situations

Photo of Lee H. RosebushBy Lee H. Rosebush and Dena Kessler on Posted in Uncategorized
As public health officials accelerate their efforts to develop a vaccine to combat Ebola—one that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet approved for use—some may ask if there is ever an option for critically ill patients to gain access to unapproved drugs. These drugs can be obtained in very limited circumstances, … Continue Reading

BakerHostetler to Address Ebola Concerns

Photo of BakerHostetlerBy BakerHostetler on Posted in Uncategorized
Businesses around the U.S. now recognize the potential impact of the Ebola crisis on their operations, reputation and in some cases, bottom line. Healthcare providers found themselves on the front lines of the discussion from the time the first case was diagnosed in the U.S. But in the weeks following, it has become clear that … Continue Reading
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