Az Business Magazine Celebrates Mel Soliz Among 2024 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business

Partner Mel Soliz was honored alongside fellow business leaders in Az Business magazine’s 2024 list of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business. With 1,900 submissions in 2024, the editorial board of Az Business (in conjunction with a panel of 12 former honorees) carefully selected this year’s coveted list of powerhouse women from a competitive pool. A nationally recognized attorney in health data interoperability and privacy, Mel works with organizations to implement interoperability solutions that connect individuals with the care, services, and actionable data they need. As a respected thought leader, health systems, health plans, and tech companies seek out her expertise. Read the full list of this year’s Most Influential Women in Arizona Business....

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Kristen Rosati Provides Insights into Vacated Portion of OCR Guidance on Online Tracking

A recent federal district court decision is providing some regulatory relief for health care organizations when it comes to digital advertising and online tracking. In the latest Coppersmith Brief, “Federal District Court Vacates Portion of OCR Guidance on Online Tracking," Partner Kristen Rosati details the Texas court’s decision, how it modestly helps health care companies using online tracking, and what next steps readers can expect from the OCR. Considered one of the nation’s leading “Big Data” and HIPAA compliance attorneys, Kristen has deep experience in data governance and strategy, data sharing for research and innovation, and biobanking and genomic privacy. She has counseled many health care organizations in the evaluation and remediation of online tracking, and in responding to government investigations. Read the full Coppersmith Brief for more...

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Mel Soliz Makes Esteemed 2024 BTI Client Service All-Stars List

BTI Consulting Group — specializing in law firm client feedback, market research, and development — recently named Partner Mel Soliz a 2024 BTI Client Service All-Star. Mel joins an elite list of lawyers deemed the best in delivering client services. The BTI Client Service All-Stars list determines its honorees based on 17 objective ranking factors, such as an attorney’s deep understanding of the client’s business, ability to provide the most value and return on investment, and overall legal skills evaluated by corporate counsel and top legal decision makers. Mel’s dedication to her clients is something for which she takes great pride and ownership. Her extensive and specialized knowledge and skillset continue to help her gain recognition and respect among her peers and the individuals she serves. In...

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John DeWulf Celebrated Among Distinguished Alumni at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The College of Arts and Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently honored Attorney John DeWulf with their Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing his myriad professional successes at their annual Celebration of Excellence, an event that honors top students and alumni in the college. John earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics with minors in business, political science, English, and psychology in 1978 at the University. The award was given to alumni whose remarkable accomplishments and service demonstrated through lifetime career achievement or excellence in their field and community, which John has undoubtedly attained. With over 40 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, John is highly regarded among clients and colleagues for his successful practice. He has handled numerous cases before state and federal courts and administrative agencies...

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The Eagle Has Landed: Mel Soliz & Katherine Hyde Provide Insights on How the CARES Act Final Rule is Changing 42 CFR Part 2 Compliance in Newest Brief

The CARES Act Final Rule changes to 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) is effective today, April 16. On Feb. 16, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), published the final rule modifying 42 CFR Part 2 to implement Section 3221 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “CARES Act Final Rule”). The compliance deadline is Feb. 16, 2026, but early voluntary compliance any time after the April 16 effective date is permitted. In the newest Coppersmith Brief, Attorneys Mel Soliz and Katherine Hyde summarize the most significant Part 2 rule changes and put those changes into context for health care providers, health...

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New OCR Guidance on Online Tracking Offers Little Relief: Kristen Rosati & Erin Dunlap Share Tips for Healthcare Organizations Navigating Legal Risks

It’s no secret that the use of Meta Pixels and other online tracking opens organizations up to legal risk, especially in the health care industry. Despite ongoing litigation against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), OCR did not significantly modify its online tracking guidance, and there is no immediate regulatory relief in sight for the health care industry. In the latest Coppersmith Brief, Kristen Rosati and Erin Dunlap outline the significant regulatory, litigation and financial risks faced by health care entities when using online tracking. They also explain three modifications to OCR’s guidance, regarding whether IP addresses are PHI, the use of Customer Data Platforms, and the need to consider online tracking in the security risk analysis and...

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