Malvika Sinha Instructs State Bar of Arizona CLE Course on the Practical Implications of Punitive Damages

Despite recent defense-friendly cases, Arizona juries have still shown that they are more than willing to award punitive damages in high profile litigation, making it critically important for attorneys to fully understand the contours of state and federal punitive damages law.  To help attorneys keep pace with these developments, the State Bar of Arizona tapped Partner Malvika Sinha to co-lead a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course with fellow litigators Rob Carey of Hagens Berman and Bennett Cooper of Dickinson Wright. The course, entitled “Punitive Damages AZ ’25: How? How Bad? How Much?” outlined the nature and ramifications of due process and common law limitations on punitive damages, as well as real-world implications to consider at the pre-trial and trial stages. Malvika educated attorneys on timely issues surrounding...

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Mel Soliz Joins Zen Healthcare IT to Discuss Best Practices for IAS Implementation Under TEFCA

In a collaborative session hosted by Zen Healthcare IT, Partner Mel Soliz outlined essential best practices for implementing Individual Access Services (IAS) within the parameters of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). In the presentation, “IAS Under TEFCA: What Vendors, Providers and HIEs Need to Know,” Mel unpacked the real-world implications behind TEFCA policy. Mel highlighted common pitfalls that could derail TEFCA implementation while offering guidance on navigating emerging requirements related to consent, data segmentation, and sustainability. Mel also shared often-overlooked compliance implications. Mel’s regulatory practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, access, and interoperability laws, health IT/technology service contracting, and HIN/HIEs. She regularly speaks in local and national forums on these topics and has been active in state and federal policymaking on data privacy...

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Mel Soliz & Amita Sanghvi Train Local Behavioral Health Advocates in Navigating Patient Confidentiality

During the Eric Gilberston Advocacy Institute for Behavioral Health’s annual training program, Mel Soliz and Amita Sanghvi guided case managers and other community members interested in mental health advocacy through the nuances of sharing health information with loved ones involved in patient care. Mel’s regulatory practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, access, and interoperability laws (such as the Information Blocking Rule and CMS interoperability mandates as well as state mini-interoperability laws), health IT/technology service contracting, and HIN/HIEs (including national and state interoperability frameworks such as TEFCA, Carequality, CommonWell, DURSA, DxF, and SCPA). She regularly speaks in local and national forums on these topics and has been active in state and federal policymaking on data privacy and HIE issues. Amita advises on HIPAA compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, and...

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Mel Soliz Outlines Best Practices for Legal Advisors Supporting Health Care Organizations with AI Implementation

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into health care, those legally advising the adoption of this new tool must be prepared to navigate the rapidly changing and complex regulatory landscape. During a recent presentation to the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys (AzSHA), Partner Mel Soliz detailed the legal issues and implementation best practices attorneys should follow when advising health care organizations on the use of common AI solutions, such as AI scribes and AI-powered clinical decision support and medical utilization/prior authorization software. A nationally recognized attorney in health data privacy and interoperability, Mel works with organizations to design, build, implement, and use artificial intelligence solutions. Learn more about Mel Soliz....

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Mel Soliz Explores the Future of Health Information Sharing Compliance at National HIPAA Summit

As compliance strategies evolve to keep pace with a changing regulatory landscape, partner Mel Soliz provided her latest insights on health information sharing as part of a panel discussion at the National HIPAA Summit. Mel’s regulatory practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, access, and interoperability laws, health IT/technology service contracting, and HIN/HIEs. She regularly speaks in local and national forums on these topics and has been active in state and federal policymaking on data privacy and HIE issues. She is President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys and regularly lauded by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client Service All Stars, and Southwest Super Lawyers. Learn more about Mel Soliz....

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Kristen Rosati Shares Expert Insight on Responsible Health Care AI Implementation at American Health Law Association National Conference

At the American Health Law Association conference on advising Academic Medical Centers, Physicians, and Hospitals, Partner Kristen Rosati shed light on the critical role governance plays in the development, procurement, and implementation of responsible artificial intelligence practices in health care. In the session titled “Health AI: Governance of Quickly Evolving Technology,” Kristen joined Hillary Kalay, principal counsel for the University of California. During the discussion, Kristen outlined the legal issues involved in developing, procuring, and implementing AI in health care organizations. She covered what’s ahead for AI in the Trump Administration, existing federal laws affecting AI, and the quickly evolving state regulatory landscape. The session emphasized the importance of having a good governance structure in place to address compliance and mitigate risk. A sought-after national speaker on...

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