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

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.

This week, HHS announced new flexibilities to help people maintain health coverage during the unwinding of the PHE and MedPAC and MACPAC released their June 2023 reports.