By Susan Walberg, JD MPA CHC

The many thousands of apps that are selected and used by consumers to manage illnesses, track fitness, and other health-related services do not fall under HIPAA’s requirements and were, for the most part, unregulated. All of this has changed with a September 15, 2021, Policy Statement by the FTC.

By Susan Walberg, JD MPA CHC

Healthcare apps have become increasingly prevalent, with people using them for counting steps, monitoring their calories, or linking to various medical devices, to name just a few examples. Since the COVID outbreak, however, and the explosion of telehealth as a healthcare option, these apps have proliferated at an insane rate. As of 2020, there were 325,000 healthcare apps on the market, with more coming all the time.

By Susan Walberg, JD MPA CHC

As Private Equity companies and healthcare organizations move to grow or consolidate practices and organizations, one area of due diligence that is often overlooked is the evaluation of the compliance program and the compliance risks that are the natural result of a deficient program.

By Susan Walberg

The Coronavirus pandemic is all over the news, and is affecting us all, especially those in healthcare on the front lines.

For those of us who are responsible for compliance, there are many new challenges, issues, and questions that arise as this situation rapidly unfolds. In addition, the federal government has been providing daily briefings which often announce new changes.