Matt Fisher
@healthlawmatt.bsky.social
Legal guide through healthcare maze; Immediate Past Chair ABA Health Law Section; Host Healthcare de Jure on HealthcareNow Radio
Analysis of #healthcare visit data from 9 systems showed #virtualcare added lot of substitution for in person visits. Didn't increase #Medicare spend. From #telemedicine assoc, but promising data. www.americantelemed.org/in-the-news/...
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Analysis of #healthcare visit data from 9 systems showed #virtualcare added lot of substitution for in person visits. Didn't increase #Medicare spend. From #telemedicine assoc, but promising data. www.americantelemed.org/in-the-news/...
Important not to forget ongoing #lawsuit driven by a few Republican states challenging #FDA approval of #mifepristone. Despite saying leave it to the states, moves shows national strategy. thehill.com/homenews/561...
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Important not to forget ongoing #lawsuit driven by a few Republican states challenging #FDA approval of #mifepristone. Despite saying leave it to the states, moves shows national strategy. thehill.com/homenews/561...
#Regulation of #artificialintelligence remains a hot button issue. #States have begun adopting #laws. Admin may try to assert #federal control and penalize states that adopt own policies. www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machi...
November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#Regulation of #artificialintelligence remains a hot button issue. #States have begun adopting #laws. Admin may try to assert #federal control and penalize states that adopt own policies. www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machi...
More #misinformation and misleading statements impacting #publichealth coming from admin. Changed #CDC page on #vaccines to undermine #science and push unsupported views. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
November 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
More #misinformation and misleading statements impacting #publichealth coming from admin. Changed #CDC page on #vaccines to undermine #science and push unsupported views. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
#Enforcement likely needed to really drive #compliance with #infoblocking #regulations. Hasn't happened much if at all yet though. medicaleconomics.com/view/informa...
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#Enforcement likely needed to really drive #compliance with #infoblocking #regulations. Hasn't happened much if at all yet though. medicaleconomics.com/view/informa...
Suggesting modifications to #kickback prohibitions to better enable #food as #medicine programs. Makes sense as promoting #nutrition in that way could reduce utilization. www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Suggesting modifications to #kickback prohibitions to better enable #food as #medicine programs. Makes sense as promoting #nutrition in that way could reduce utilization. www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
#Antitrust attention continuing for role of #privateequity in #healthcare. Should remain there as groups continue to be purchased and "small" deals can aggregate quickly under the radar. medicaleconomics.com/view/continu...
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#Antitrust attention continuing for role of #privateequity in #healthcare. Should remain there as groups continue to be purchased and "small" deals can aggregate quickly under the radar. medicaleconomics.com/view/continu...
#DataBreach disclosure by #healthinsurance company in Montana raising questions about timing. State trying to understand why notice didn't come sooner. databreaches.net/2025/10/22/p... #HIPAA
October 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
#DataBreach disclosure by #healthinsurance company in Montana raising questions about timing. State trying to understand why notice didn't come sooner. databreaches.net/2025/10/22/p... #HIPAA
Being a #caregiver takes a significant toll on many fronts, including #personal, #financial, and more. From study focused #patients with schizophrenia, but likely can apply to other scenarios. managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/when-ca...
October 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Being a #caregiver takes a significant toll on many fronts, including #personal, #financial, and more. From study focused #patients with schizophrenia, but likely can apply to other scenarios. managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/when-ca...
#Hospital in CA determined not responsible for #databreach when #employee intentionally violated known #privacy policy. Not liable for misbehavior. Will that be tried in a #HIPAA case too? databreaches.net/2025/10/07/c...
October 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
#Hospital in CA determined not responsible for #databreach when #employee intentionally violated known #privacy policy. Not liable for misbehavior. Will that be tried in a #HIPAA case too? databreaches.net/2025/10/07/c...
Leading anything by #soundbite is troublesome and especially so in #healthcare. Results in #science and #evidence being ignored. All undercuts #healthpolicy. medcitynews.com/2025/10/publ...
October 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Leading anything by #soundbite is troublesome and especially so in #healthcare. Results in #science and #evidence being ignored. All undercuts #healthpolicy. medcitynews.com/2025/10/publ...
#DataBreach notified months after #cyberattacker listed stolen data on #darkweb. Notice doesn't indicate when incident occurred. Does withholding have value? databreaches.net/2025/09/19/m... #HIPAA
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#DataBreach notified months after #cyberattacker listed stolen data on #darkweb. Notice doesn't indicate when incident occurred. Does withholding have value? databreaches.net/2025/09/19/m... #HIPAA
How can #clinicians drive #trust and confidence for #patients when using #ambientAI? Best practices still being defined. Goes beyond simple notice though. www.medicaleconomics.com/view/4-ways-...
September 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
How can #clinicians drive #trust and confidence for #patients when using #ambientAI? Best practices still being defined. Goes beyond simple notice though. www.medicaleconomics.com/view/4-ways-...
#Whistleblower alleging former #Alphabet subsidiary misused #patient data in violation of #HIPAA obligations. Lot to unpack in suit and will await discovery to get more insight. cnbc.com/2025/09/11/a...
September 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#Whistleblower alleging former #Alphabet subsidiary misused #patient data in violation of #HIPAA obligations. Lot to unpack in suit and will await discovery to get more insight. cnbc.com/2025/09/11/a...
#Technology arm of #HHS looking to make data flow more. Reportedly will do #API certification (no timeline for #regulation) and up #infoblocking enforcement. Lot of ideas with no stated plans yet. politico.com/newsletters/...
August 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#Technology arm of #HHS looking to make data flow more. Reportedly will do #API certification (no timeline for #regulation) and up #infoblocking enforcement. Lot of ideas with no stated plans yet. politico.com/newsletters/...
Bad luck or enhanced target? #Healthcare system reports second significant #databreach in past 3 years. Improving #security takes ongoing effort. databreaches.net/2025/07/28/t... #HIPAA
July 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Bad luck or enhanced target? #Healthcare system reports second significant #databreach in past 3 years. Improving #security takes ongoing effort. databreaches.net/2025/07/28/t... #HIPAA
Attacks on #abortion within #healthcare focusing on cutting all around without going to a "ban." Shift on #policy undermining broad general public support and tries to be hidden. Need to shine light to avoid further #healthpolicy losses. 19thnews.org/2025/07/new-...
July 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Attacks on #abortion within #healthcare focusing on cutting all around without going to a "ban." Shift on #policy undermining broad general public support and tries to be hidden. Need to shine light to avoid further #healthpolicy losses. 19thnews.org/2025/07/new-...
In a likely exepcted ruling, #judge in Texas who often overturns federal regs and laws decides #HIPAA changes focused on #reproductivehealth not valid. Given admin stance, don't expect an appeal. thehill.com/policy/healt...
June 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
In a likely exepcted ruling, #judge in Texas who often overturns federal regs and laws decides #HIPAA changes focused on #reproductivehealth not valid. Given admin stance, don't expect an appeal. thehill.com/policy/healt...
#Health system reports multiple #databreaches stemming from suspected job sharing scams. One not who was hired and others not where claimed. databreaches.net/2025/06/16/s... #HIPAA
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#Health system reports multiple #databreaches stemming from suspected job sharing scams. One not who was hired and others not where claimed. databreaches.net/2025/06/16/s... #HIPAA
With #cyberattacks against #plasticsurgery practice ongoing with associated pressure on #patients, will more clams arise against types of #photos retained and how stored? Raises many issues around records. databreaches.net/2025/06/14/p...
June 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
With #cyberattacks against #plasticsurgery practice ongoing with associated pressure on #patients, will more clams arise against types of #photos retained and how stored? Raises many issues around records. databreaches.net/2025/06/14/p...
Another insider #databreach issue being reported. This time an #employee allegedly sold #patient info on #DarkWeb. databreaches.net/2025/06/10/f... #HIPAA
June 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Another insider #databreach issue being reported. This time an #employee allegedly sold #patient info on #DarkWeb. databreaches.net/2025/06/10/f... #HIPAA
Now former #employee at Florida #hospital system had been accessing #patient data to promote own business. Sounds like right outcome, but why did it take 5 years to find the leakage? databreaches.net/2025/06/07/d...
June 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Now former #employee at Florida #hospital system had been accessing #patient data to promote own business. Sounds like right outcome, but why did it take 5 years to find the leakage? databreaches.net/2025/06/07/d...
Horrible insider issue of #recording #patients in bathroom. May not be obvious #HIPAA issue, but does connect to #healthcare org and can use that as another violation of #law. databreaches.net/2025/06/04/n...
June 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Horrible insider issue of #recording #patients in bathroom. May not be obvious #HIPAA issue, but does connect to #healthcare org and can use that as another violation of #law. databreaches.net/2025/06/04/n...
Recission of #HHS #guidance on #EMTALA and #abortion means issue will likely be litigated more. Interpretation of #regulation and law will transfer to court. www.axios.com/2025/06/03/t...
June 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Recission of #HHS #guidance on #EMTALA and #abortion means issue will likely be litigated more. Interpretation of #regulation and law will transfer to court. www.axios.com/2025/06/03/t...
Report about #cyberattack on #physician group in St. Louis area shows practices can still be shutdown. #Patient care delayed. databreaches.net/2025/05/07/c...
May 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Report about #cyberattack on #physician group in St. Louis area shows practices can still be shutdown. #Patient care delayed. databreaches.net/2025/05/07/c...