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FDA Looks to Give Device Makers More Clearance Options
April 12, 2018
Member Linda Bentley was quoted in this article discussing the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed new and more flexible approach to clear certain medical devices.
Consumers Should Be Wary of Health-Care Wearables
April 12, 2018
This feature story notes concerns in regards to the potential hacking of all the data being collected by makers of personal health care devices. Mintz Health Law Member Ellen Janos is among the industry sources providing commentary within the piece.
Member Joe Blute provides commentary in this feature article discussing who may be responsible for harm caused to generic drug users in light of state decisions on the matter. Many note, however, that this decision ultimately may rise to the federal level.
Medicare Patient Data Vulnerable to Hackers
April 10, 2018
Health Law Member Ellen Janos provides commentary in this feature article discussing the recommendations of a recent Government Accountability Office report noting the need for increased data security oversight by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
A team of Mintz attorneys – Member Dan Pascucci and Associate Paul Huston – authored this column discussing how the landscape surrounding microtransactions in video games continues to evolve at a pace outstripping the law’s ability to keep up.
Feds Cracking Down on State Medicaid Programs
April 2, 2018
This article discusses the impact of increased scrutiny of state Medicaid programs by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG). Ellyn Sternfield, an experienced health care enforcement attorney, provides commentary on the government’s heightened efforts.
