Tax-Exempt HIEs and RHIOs

The need for multiparty access to health information and data has spawned the growth of Health Information Exchange organizations (HIEs), which at the regional level are also known as Regional Heal

Maryland Regulatory News - Spring 2010

Maryland Adopts Telemedicine Regulations

On November 30, 2009, the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene adopted regulations for the practice of telemedicine in Maryland.

Joint Purchasing by Hospitals

Recently, two otherwise independent hospital systems, Memorial Health and St.

Did You Know? Spring 2010

    

Trying to Muzzle Consumer Review Websites

A version of this article was published in the Maryland Bar Bulletin March 2010 edition.

HOEPA Trigger Rates for April 2010

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required in Baltimore Residential Properties

Residential property owners in Baltimore City and County may be required to install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors under separate local ordinances enacted in each jurisdiction.

Employer Notice Obligation Under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENDED -- AGAIN