Health and Human Services Will Not Impose Penalties for Non-Compliance with HIPAA for Good Faith Use of Web-Based Scheduling Apps for Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations

by Dan Smith | Jan 20, 2021 | Federal Law

On January 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a Notification that it is exercising its discretion in how it applies the privacy, security and breach notification rules under HIPAA, such that as a matter of enforcement discretion, the HHS...

Why an LLC that Elects S Corporation Status Might Be a Good Choice of Entity for Your Healthcare Practice

by Dan Smith | Jan 19, 2021 | Healthcare Law

Memphis – Williamson v. Regional One Health – Healthcare Liability Action

by Dan Smith | Jan 18, 2021 | Tennessee law

On January 15, 2021, in a healthcare liability action brought by a hospital patient against a governmental hospital, the Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the Circuit Court for Shelby County, Tennessee’s grant of a summary judgment in favor of Regional One...

Physicians in Group Practices Need to Check their Operating Agreements to Make Sure They Comply with the New Stark Law Final Rule

by Dan Smith | Jan 11, 2021 | Healthcare Law

How to Choose a Great Brand Name for your Business (and Avoid Trademark Headaches down the Road!)

by Dan Smith | Nov 16, 2020 | Trademarks

One of the very first things that an entrepreneur who is planning on starting a new business does is pick a name for his or her business. It might be catchy, it might be clever, it might be really awesome, but it may be a trademark headache down the road. Before you...