Healthy Byte: HIPAA, Technology, and COVID-19 Vaccinations OCR Update

Keep up with what’s happening in privacy, data security, and all things cyber – from rulemaking for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) to the EU’s new AI Act – from our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Group.

This week, HHS issued guidance on HIPAA compliance with audio-only telehealth and announced the distribution of $427 million in PRF Phase 4 payments.

Federal agencies have relaxed telehealth regulations to improve and expedite patient care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our Health Care and Health Care Litigation Groups explore how to take advantage of remote health care now and prepare for continued telehealth operations after the pandemic ends.

Alston & Bird has formed a working group to advise clients on the business and legal implications of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

David Carpenter and Angie Burnette discuss how Telephone Consumer Protection Act rule revisions set new limitations on providers contacting patients.