Health Information Technology
Crowell & Moring LLP is a leader in the cutting edge legal issues associated with the explosive growth of health information technology. We bring a multi-faceted approach to health IT, addressing:
- Anti-kickback and anti-referral hazards associated with transactions involving electronic health records (EHRs), e-prescribing technologies, etc.
- Privacy and security risks of using, disclosing, and accessing electronic health information (HIPAA, Privacy Act, security breach notification laws, international data protection laws)
- Intellectual property ownership, licensing, and distribution
- Corporate governance issues associated with health IT joint ventures, health information organizations (e.g., RHIOs), and similar arrangements
- Antitrust issues
Our health care, corporate, and IP attorneys provide advice on health IT issues for clients across the entire health industry spectrum, including providers, health plans, EHR vendors, device manufacturers, trade and professional associations, and health industry publishers.