Kristen Rosati Awarded American Health Law Association’s Top Honor for Exceptional Leadership in Health Law

The American Health Law Association (AHLA) recently awarded Partner and former AHLA president Kristen Rosati with its highest annual distinction — the David J. Greenburg Founders Award. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify the values of AHLA’s founder: A deep commitment to health law, sustained service to the association, and exceptional qualities of leadership. “I have been involved in AHLA for more than 25 years, and it’s been a great professional joy every step of the way,” Kristen said. “AHLA is a fantastic organization that fosters collegiality and excellence in the health law profession. It’s full of people who care deeply about the association and each other, and I’m extremely honored to have received this recognition.” Kristen has been a driving force within AHLA as a Fellow,...

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Senior HHS Attorney Joins Coppersmith Brockelman to Expand National Data Practice

Coppersmith Brockelman is pleased to welcome Amita Sanghvi to its Data Privacy, Security, Interoperability, and Governance practice group, significantly enhancing the firm’s national presence in health law. Amita brings robust experience from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of General Counsel, where she served as senior counsel on complex and high-stakes cases regarding health care privacy and cybersecurity policy development, enforcement, and litigation initiatives. While at HHS, Amita also provided strategic legal counsel on HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, counseling the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in regulation and guidance development, and federal investigations into data breaches and unauthorized disclosure of protected health information. In addition to her government service, Amita draws on private practice experience advising health care providers, clinical...

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Kristen Rosati Named Lawyer of the Year Finalist for 2025 Excellence in Law Awards

Az Business, in partnership with the State Bar of Arizona, has recognized Partner Kristen Rosati as a finalist for Lawyer of the Year in the 2025 Excellence in Law Awards, highlighting her as one of Arizona’s most influential and innovative legal professionals. This marks the first time Kristen has received the honor, joining four other attorneys in contention for the award. Formerly known as the Arizona Corporate Counsel Awards, the Excellence in Law Awards celebrate both private practice lawyers and in-house attorneys whose work is essential in upholding the law while navigating complex legal landscapes. A national leader in Big Data and HIPAA compliance, Kristen earned this distinction due to her extensive work in key areas like data sharing for research and clinical integration, data breaches, health...

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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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Mel Soliz Shares Insight on Reproductive Health Care Rule Compliance Changes with Healthcare Risk Management

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently updated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to strengthen protections for reproductive health care information. The compliance deadline in December 23, 2024. Partner Mel Soliz was featured in a recent article for Healthcare Risk Management, discussing the complexity of implementing these regulations. A nationally recognized attorney in health data interoperability and privacy, Mel advises a wide range of organizations in designing and implementing health information technologies and big data sharing arrangements. Her expertise is sought by health systems, health plans, and tech companies. She is President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys and is regularly lauded by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client Service All Stars, and Southwest Super Lawyers. Read the...

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Katherine Hyde & Mel Soliz Share Insights on Substance Use Disorder Record Changes with Healthcare Risk Management

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently modified regulations for substance use disorder (SUD) patient records (see 42 CFR Part 2 or Part 2), making it more important than ever for health care organizations and providers to ensure they’re prepared to meet the new requirements. In a recent article for Healthcare Risk Management, Katherine Hyde and Mel Soliz explain the changes and their impact. These revisions aim to better align the Part 2 regulations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The new Part 2 enforcement and penalty structure will include both criminal and civil penalties and will require Part 2 programs to report unauthorized uses and disclosures of SUD records in violation of Part 2 to individuals, HHS, and in...

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