When is Too Big Too Big?

Two recent cases demonstrate that the maintenance or attempted acquisition by health care providers of too large a market share may lead to antitrust challenges.

National Provider Identifier Number

Health care providers may now apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, the new identifier to be used in standard electronic health care transactions.

Maryland Regulatory News Winter 2005

1. In September, the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) released the 2005 Maryland Ambulatory Surgery Provider Directory.

Liability for Business Associate's HIPAA Violation

On April 18, 2005, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued proposed regulations that clarify the liability of a covered entity (health care providers that transmit health informati

Did You Know? Winter 2005

Emergency Room Time and Triage Data Discovery: Did you know that an Illinois appellate court recently decided that triage acuity designations and time data related to patient treat

Amending Business Associate Agreements to Comply with Security Rule

Health care providers that transmit health information in electronic form, large health plans (those with over $5,000,000 in premiums or claims) and billing clearinghouses were required to comply w

Adoption of a Formal Email Policy

It is undeniable that email has revolutionized modern business. Organizations have ceased filling their files with paper correspondence, and now conduct most of their business via email.

Maryland Social Security Number Law is Effective January 1, 2006 - Are You in Compliance?

Maryland's Social Security Number Privacy Law, HB 56 - Chapter 521, is effective January 1, 2006.

Baltimore Waterfront and Transportation Hub Development

Michael Powell and David Fishman spoke at the Baltimore Waterfront and Transporation Hub Development Conference, which was held at Pier 5 Hotel.Other speakers included:

Choosing an Electric Supplier: A Primer

Eighteen states have opted for electric utility deregulation, induding most of the states in the northeast from Virginia to Maine, and all of the mid-Atlantic.
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