H1N1 Emergency Declaration and EMTALA:Oct 25, 2009 CMS information on implications of declaration on HIPAA and EMTALA regulations. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

FINAL INTERIM RULES ISSUED ON HIPAA DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION:Aug 26, 2009 CMS issues HIPAA "final interim" data breach regulations with September 24 effective date.  Enforcement may be delayed to February 2010.

CMS ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE FOR EMTALA DISASTER RULES:Aug 26, 2009 CMS has issued new guidance designed to clarify concerns about how to handle EMTALA compliance during disasters.  By Stephen A. Frew JD.

FTC ISSUES RED FLAG FAQ'S -- Extends Deadline AGAIN:Jul 30, 2009  The Red Flags Rule requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program to detect the warning signs – or “red flags” – of identity theft in their day-to-day operations.  The staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has heard from companies across the country that are developing Programs.  Their questions – and the FTC’s answers – may help you develop a Program for your business.