Long-Awaited HHS Final Rule Overhauling Part 2 Regulations
The landscape of substance use disorder records and their confidentiality has undergone significant changes with the release of the long-awaited HHS Final Rule. This course delves into the intricacies of the new regulations, providing a comprehensive overview of the updates to Part 2 regulations and their alignment with HIPAA requirements. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the implications for patient consent, confidentiality, and the disclosure of substance use disorder records. This course is essential for healthcare providers, legal professionals, and compliance officers who need to stay abreast of the latest developments in patient record regulations.
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Healthcare Innovation Attorney | Nixon Gwilt Law
Aizaz M. Chaudhary, Esq. is a Florida licensed attorney and Counsel at Nixon Gwilt Law. Dedicated to building strong relationships, Aizaz works diligently to complete the task at-hand and pave the road for future business success of his clients. Aizaz began his career as a commercial litigator focused on operational healthcare disputes. At NGL, his practice includes digital health business models; telemedicine; digital sports medicine; remote care management; fraud, waste and abuse; MSO implementation; provider reimbursement; FDA approval of medical devices; and start-up advisory. Aizaz is continually fascinated by the ways his clients seek to improve the ever-expansive healthcare world. Aizaz earned his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Georgia and his master's degree in biomedical sciences from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus. Additionally, he has helped author multiple medical research publications including two abstracts with American Heart Association and an article in the Experimental and Translational Stroke Medicine Journal. After his time in Georgia, Aizaz matriculated to the Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg Florida, where he served as the Deputy Liaison to Alumni Relations for the Stetson Ambassadors and the President of the Health Law Society. He is also admitted to practice before federal court in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida. Additionally, Aizaz is a member of the Business Law, Health Law, and Real Property Probate Law Sections of the Florida Bar. To each client, Aizaz brings his keen eye for potential liabilities and his passion for advancing healthcare businesses and technologies to their best iteration. Outside of work, Aizaz has the privilege of serving on the Young Professional Committee of Elevate Orlando, a non-profit organization that serves to mentor at-risk youth. In his free time, Aizaz can be found playing golf, watching Georgia football, or spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their two Bernese mountain dogs, Bentley and Ellie. Aizaz and Sarah currently reside in Orlando, Florida.
