Health Law Index

This web-based index contains selected regulations from the Michigan Administrative Code, Michigan attorney general opinions, and Michigan certificate of need standards relevant to health care. The index is designed to expedite research and serve as a convenient aid to persons interested in Michigan health law issues. View the Health Law Index

HIPAA Task Force Information

• Updated Charge PDF
• HIPAA Taskforce Subcommittee Members PDF

HIPAA Privacy Rule Preemption Analysis Matrix for the Michigan Medical Records Access Act, Public Act 47 of 2004 (revised 11/04)

Download Matrix PDF

HIPAA Privacy Rule Preemption Analysis Matrix (updated 12/02)

The State Bar of Michigan, Health Care Law Section and Michigan Society of Healthcare Attorneys are pleased to announce completion of the update to the Michigan HIPAA Preemption Matrix for the August modifications to the HIPAA Privacy regulations.

To download a copy:

Members of the SBM Health Care Law Section and Michigan Society of Healthcare Attorneys may obtain a copy of the Matrix by clicking the link below and then entering the password supplied by e-mail and letter:

Download Matrix PDF (1.4MB)—download times will vary based on connection)

Questions?

If you have questions about obtaining copies, e-mail Heather Anderson at the State Bar of Michigan at handerson@mail.michbar.org

HIPAA Privacy Forms

Additional HIPAA Privacy Preemption Analysis Material

• Must Dos PDF
• Federal Courts Address HIPAA Preemption Issues PDF
• HIPAA Privacy Rule Preemption Analysis Matrix for Michigan Law PDF
• ERISA Group Health Plans Plans PDF
• Disclosure of Protected Health Information PDF
• HIPAA Mental Health Outline PDF
• Abuse Reporting PDF
• HIPAA Personal Representatives PDF

Miscellaneous Privacy Resources

• 2003-HLA-470-6a PDF
• 2003-HLA-470-6s PDF
• Health with HIPAA: Prophets, Contrarians and Carpetbaggers PDF
• Chart PDF
• Impact of HIPAA Privacy Rules from the Consumer Perspective PDF

Health Law Resources

HealthAffairs Blog

HealthLawProf Blog

Health Hippo a collection of policy and regulatory materials related to health care.

Healthfinder a gateway to consumer health and human services information from the U.S. government.

FindLaw: Health Law

Access to the Code of Federal Regulations, with additional access to the Federal register

National Legal Sites

American Health Lawyers Association
American Bar Association, Health Law Section
Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Links to Health Care Law Section of State Bars

District of Columbia	Indiana	Minnesota	Pennsylvania
Florida	Kentucky	North Carolina	South Carolina
Georgia	Louisiana	New Jersey	Texas
Illinois	Massachusetts	New York	Virginia
Maryland	Oregon	Washington	Wisconsin

Government Resources

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• General Accounting Office
• Justice Department
• National Practitioner Data Bank
• National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasures
• Michigan Department of Community Health
• State of Michigan Legislature
• Library of Michigan
• State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules
• Michigan Supreme Court
• National Academy for State Health Policy
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Health Care Organizations

• Alliance for Health Reform
• American Hospital Association
• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
• National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
• Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) the information and links on healthcare finance issues
• American Society for Healthcare Risk Management
• American Medical Association
• National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association
• America's Health Insurance Plans
• Health Care Compliance Association
• Leapfrog Group

Health Care News Resources

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• Google News Search
• Industry Watch
• Northern Light
• Yahoo Full Coverage