Partner Mel Soliz recently presented two sessions at the 2026 AzHIMA Annual Meeting, addressing practical compliance challenges for health information management professionals.

In the first session, “From Regulation to Workflow: Operationalizing Compliance for Sensitive Health Data,” Mel discussed how organizations can translate HIPAA, Arizona-sensitive health data laws, 42 CFR Part 2, and other federal and state privacy requirements into workable operational processes. The presentation focused on practical issues such as data classification, consent management, role-based access, disclosure review, audit controls, breach response, and vendor contracting.

Mel also presented “When the Government Knocks: Responding to Law Enforcement Record Requests,” which addressed how health care organizations should evaluate law enforcement requests for patient records. The session covered HIPAA’s law enforcement disclosure framework, Arizona-specific subpoena and mandatory reporting requirements, identity and authority verification, minimum necessary limitations, documentation, and real-world response scenarios.

Mel’s practice focuses on helping health care organizations, health information networks, technology companies, and data platforms navigate the intersection of privacy, interoperability, sensitive data governance, and operational compliance. Her work includes advising clients on HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, state health privacy laws, health data exchange, consent and access workflows, vendor and platform contracting, enforcement response, and litigation risk in increasingly complex health data environments.

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