Preserving Clinician Discretion Under Health Privacy Regulation
HIPAA does not stop health care providers from disclosing patient information to provide better care.
Navigating the Terrain of Antitrust Oversight and State Regulation
FTC guidance on “active supervision” of state regulatory boards fuels concerns about intrusions on state sovereignty.
Is Professional Self-Regulation at a Crossroads?
Recent Supreme Court decision is a wake-up call for state licensing boards claiming antitrust immunity.
Regulating the Intersection of Health Care and Gun Control
If more health information should be disclosed, federal and state laws should mandate disclosure.
Balancing Medical Privacy and Public Safety
HHS letter clarifies HIPAA’s Privacy Rule and may have the potential to reduce gun violence.
Interstate Medical Licensure and Emergency Response
Adoption of new model legislation could improve medical response to public health crises and disasters.
Taking Targeted Immunity Statutes Seriously
Recent Supreme Court rulings provide insight into variable tort litigation outcomes.
The Value of Codifying a National Approach to Licensing Military-Affiliated Health Care Providers
Statutory change will ease medical training and health care delivery by the Department of Defense.