President Biden issued an Executive Order on September 9, 2021 (the “EO”) that will lead to required COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care facilities that receive Medicare or
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“Are You Vaccinated?” Asking, Answering, and Clarifying HIPAA
By Elizabeth G. Litten on
HIPAA has been around for a quarter century, but confusion continues as to its scope and applicability. The COVID pandemic, surge in Delta variant cases, and increasing number of employer…
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More for Employers re: HIPAA Privacy and COVID-19
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The FAQs included in my prior post address employer response with an eye to HIPAA compliance. What else can an employer do or not do with employee information related to…
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