Overview Three use cases illustrate the resulting real-world impact HIPAA classification has on public health operations. These use cases also provide insight into why HIPAA…
With the signing of the South Carolina Overdose Prevention Act on June 3, 2014, the state made it more likely that naloxone will be available when and where it is needed. This fact sheet explains the provisions of the Overdose Prevention Act.
Designed for public health practitioners, lawyers, researchers and scientists, government and healthcare officials, and business and community leaders, this three-part webinar series, co-sponsored by the Network and the Center for Public Health Law Research, will explore the interdisciplinary messaging teamwork necessary to fashion legal and policy interventions in these politically polarized times. Using concepts and frameworks adapted from both Moral Foundations Theory and the Five Essential Public Health Law Services, the presenters will describe fresh approaches and practical examples for convincing lawmakers and the public to adopt new policies during these challenging times.
Overview Safer Chemicals et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), et al. (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Nov. 14, 2019): The court…
Overview In re Texas (Texas Supreme Court, May 27, 2020): The Texas Supreme Court determined that a lack of immunity to COVID-19 did not qualify…
When health care providers, public health and others create, use and share data, governance is required to ensure that trust is maintained and interoperability risks are appropriately managed. This webinar highlighted how governance is achieved by providing coordination and oversight through a policy framework, a decision-making body and trust agreement.
Overview Laddy Curtis Valentine v. Bryan Collier (U.S. Supreme Court, May 14, 2020): The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to vacate the Fifth Circuit’s…
This fact sheet provides examples of ways that states have chosen to address Medicaid billing for school nursing, highlighting the need for states to consider expanding Medicaid coverage for school nursing services by amending state laws.
Overview Grafilo v. Soorani (California Court of Appeals, Second Appellate District, Oct. 2, 2019): The California Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s order compelling a…
This webinar examined the decisions health care workers must make to address scarce resource allocation including, ethical decision-making, provider liability and other legal issues, and the role of Crisis Standards of Care.
