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GW's
Health Care Information and Technology Practice Group is
a leader in providing legal services to health care
institutions, professionals, regional health information
organizations (RHIOs)/ health information exchanges (HIEs),
and other organizations regarding the laws and
regulations affecting health care technology, including:
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Privacy
and security concerns relating to the electronic sharing
of health information among health care providers
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Compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations
applicable to health information technology
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Reimbursement and grant opportunities, including Federal
and State programs under the ARRA and other laws
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Developing policies for clients on the use of technology
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RHIO/HIE
development, including the preparation of necessary
policies, consents and contracts
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Policies development of health care providers regarding
the use of health information technology and electronic
health records
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Data
breach mitigation
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Assisting clients with responses to government audits
and investigation of privacy and security breaches
This Practice Group also provides clients with assistance in
the following areas:
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Hardware and software system acquisitions
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Meaningful use and incentive funding requirements
applicable to electronic health records
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Software development arrangements
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Website
developing and co-branding
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Contracts between software/hardware manufacturers and
authorized resellers
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License
agreements for trademark and other intellectual property
licenses
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Strategic alliances between hardware/software vendors
and customers
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Consulting agreements
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Financing
Litigation and dispute resolution including technology
acquisitions, licensing and design matters |
