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 Recognized on 2025 Women Achievers of Arizona List for Health Law Excellence

Partner Mel Soliz recently claimed a spot on Arizona Capitol Times’ annual Women Achievers of Arizona list, which celebrates the bold, brilliant, and trailblazing women shaping our state’s future in critical fields like health care, law, public service, education, and more. Mel was one of four acclaimed professionals honored in the Legal category. A nationally regarded attorney in health data privacy and interoperability, Mel advises health care organizations and technology companies on navigating complex federal and state regulations governing patient information and secure data sharing. She has been active in state and federal policymaking on these issues and is frequently called upon to speak about them in local and national forums. Mel also serves as the President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys. Further underscoring her...

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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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Mel Soliz Featured in ASU Alumni News Article Highlighting Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys Partnership with Law School

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (ASU) included Partner Mel Soliz in a recent article about the relationship between the law school and the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys (AzSHA). As President of AzSHA and an ASU Law alumna, Mel shared insights into how the organization supports the next generation of health care attorneys. In the article, Mel detailed AzSHA’s efforts to bridge the gap between legal education and practice. Through initiatives like free memberships for ASU Law students and the Scholars Program, students can gain valuable access to educational programming, mentorship, and networking opportunities to ensure they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of health care law. “The future of health law depends on well-trained, passionate legal professionals and it’s our...

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