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On October 30, 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services published an Interim Final Rule addressing HIPAA Enforcement. The Interim Final Rule, effective November 30, 2009, defines the terms "reasonable cause", "reasonable diligence", and "willful neglect" and relates those definitions to the applicable civil money penalties in the event of a violation. The Interim Final Rule…

The "Public Option" is just an element of providing greater access to care. In concept, it is a government program similar in concept to Medicare/Medicaid.  Opponents of the process believe there are better alternatives to a new governmental program, such as adding mandatory/enhanced provisions to existing commercial plans, e.g. employer play or pay, individual mandates, financial…

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A laptop containing personal information for hundreds of thousands of physicians, including many in Pennsylvania, has been stolen.

According to a letter Highmark sent to its affected network physicians, the stolen laptop belonged to an employee of the national Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), who violated company policy by transferring provider network data…

The Pittsburgh Post Gazette recently ran an article entitled "Special-needs trusts can provide for disabled children".This Article highlights an essential planning tool for individuals with special needs and their loved ones, but also the complexity of such planning. Special needs planning requires a strong estate planning foundation in addition a working knowledge of public benefits…

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