ASU College of Health Solutions Lauds Mel Soliz’s Contributions to MDC Advisory Board

After enforcement on the Information Blocking Rule (IBR) began earlier this year, Melissa Soliz educated healthcare providers at a recent Health Current Summit on how to comply. In “Information Blocking Update: What Health Care Providers Need to Know,” Mel reviews what constitutes information blocking and what safe harbors are available to health care providers. Health Current is Arizona’s primary resource for healthcare information technology and exchange, bringing together communities and information across Arizona. The organization helps more than 3,000 Arizona providers use information technology to improve people’s lives. Mel is frequently consulted for her knowledge related on the IBR. Community health information exchanges, health care providers, and health plans turn to her for help in compliance with IBR and other regulations. Moreover, Mel is active in state and federal...

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ASU College of Health Solutions Lauds Mel Soliz’s Contributions to MDC Advisory Board

Knowing federal health information privacy laws can open doors to different types of data, the Phoenix Association of Clinician Researcher Professionals (ACRP) Chapter tapped attorney Melissa Soliz to educate substance abuse disorder (SUD) researchers about privacy laws at the Embracing Change Conference for Clinical Research. In “Got SUDs?: Using Substance Use Disorder Data for Research,” Mel explained how to comply with HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 for SUD data research and how to structure a clinical data repositories to support SUD quality improvement projects and research studies. Mel’s regulatory health law practice focuses on compliance with data privacy and patient access laws. She assists organizations and health plans in structuring real-world policies, programs and agreements that are compliant with these laws. An active thought leader in...

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After planning and moderating a virtual convener session on artificial intelligence in healthcare for the American Health Law Association (AHLA), Kristen Rosati continues to help members understand AI’s applications for health care and dependence on big data strategies through a white paper. Kristen is a co-author of “Designing a Trusted Framework for the Application of AI in Health Care,” a white paper reflecting the opinions and perspectives of more than a dozen thought leaders from government and the health care industry. Topics addressed include data use, FDA regulation, liability, and transactional issues in AI. As one of the nation’s leading “Big Data” and HIPAA compliance attorneys, Kristen has extensive experience in data sharing for research and the development of artificial intelligence, as well as clinical integration, health...

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To help practicing lawyers understand noteworthy developments in health law from the last year, Thomson Reuters turned to Kristen Rosati to cover data de-identification in its 2021 Health Law Handbook. Kristen is one of four attorneys selected to provide analysis for the data management section. Kristen’s chapter, “Coping with Evolving Standards of Data De-Identification,” outlines the diverging federal and state requirements for how to de-identify data and whether individual consent will be required to use or disclose de-identified data. Additionally, she covers the downstream contractual protections and good data stewardship needed to comply with these standards and closes with a proposal for Congress to amend HIPAA to prohibit re-identification of de-identified health information. 2021 The Best Lawyers in America© and Phoenix Health Care “Lawyer of the Year,”...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Top Law Firms List

Recognized nationally and regionally for employment law excellence, Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment group recently ranked No. 18 on Phoenix Business Journal’s list of Largest Employment Law Practices. Although Phoenix Business Journal ranks solely by number of lawyers in the practice, industry rankings applying qualitative measurements provide the full picture of how respected Coppersmith Brockelman employment attorneys are within the industry. Not only is Kent Brockelman repeatedly recognized by Chambers USA for expertise in Labor & Employment, but he and Jill Chasson have also received recognition from Best Lawyers® and Southwest Super Lawyers for many years. Additionally, Best Law Firms consistently ranks the practice in the top Phoenix tier for Employment Law – Management and Labor & Employment Litigation. The group stands out because its unique approach focuses on avoiding...

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Difficult forms and procedures can make attaining nonprofit status intimidating, so the National Business Institute (NBI) asked Sam Coppersmith to help interested attorneys, paralegals, and accountants find their way. In the one-day webinar on Oct. 27, “501(c)(3) Organization and Formation From Start to Finish,” Sam is one of three lawyers who will explain: Form changes and new rules Nonprofit governance pitfalls and best practices Formation documents and application steps Eligibility requirements and classifications Establishing tax-exempt status with the IRS Sam has more than three decades of experience assisting local and national businesses, nonprofit entities, and individuals. A regular speaker for NBI, he covers a range of nonprofit-related topics including private foundations, tax-exempt organizations, and serving on a nonprofit board. Learn more about Sam’s webinar here (use Code FSPN50...

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