Apple Watch at Brick Gentry P.C.
Apple Watch at Brick Gentry P.C.

Apple Watch, HIPAA, and Mobile Healthcare Industry.

When one of our more tech savvy partners recently showed us his new Apple Watch, it instinctively raised questions as to how would HIPAA regulate its use. One possible answer is that the features of this new Apple Watch may be the linchpin to a whole new culture in the mobile health industry.Continue Reading Peeling Back the Apple Watch

Some time ago, we were asked by a reader, “Is an employer self-funded medical plan required to have a Health Plan Identifier (HPID)?”

We thought this general information might be helpful. Please remember this information and blog is NOT LEGAL ADVICE, and you should consult with your own attorney. The inquirer correctly notes that the

Brick Gentry’s Managing Partner, Paul Drey, presented the Hospitals’ and Physicians’ Perspective on the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), as part of the Health Care Track of the Iowa State Bar Association‘s Annual  Meeting.

The federal Affordable Care Act presents a number of challenges and opportunities for hospitals and physicians in the evolving healthcare

Brick Gentry P.C. celebrates the expansion of its healthcare law division as Jeanine M. Freeman, J.D., joins the firm. Jeanine will bring depth of healthcare law knowledge at both the federal and state level as well as valuable insight into the administrative process concerning healthcare providers. Jeanine joins Brick Gentry after retiring from her duties

We look at Buy-In and Professional Liability Insurance provisions in this fourth part in the Physician Contracting 101 series.  A Physician Employee Contract often includes a provision for a “Buy-In” of the practice, and sometimes of a building, plus a Professional Liability Insurance provision.  Physicians considering employment with a hospital or a physicians’ group will

Do you ever get to a point and wonder where the time has gone?

As I sit here writing this post, I am having one of those moments. I cannot believe the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) annual meeting was the weekend of April 12 and 13 (over a week and a half ago).  Many great