Kristen Rasmussen
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Inquiries into Aetna claims review practices not likely to derail CVS merger
California’s investigation, which prompted Colorado’s heightened interest in the matter, came after CNN showed California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones a transcript of a deposition of one of Aetna’s former medical directors. → Read More
HIPAA help wanted: Amazon seeks professionals with health-care compliance knowledge
In the latest indication that the Seattle-based online retail giant is considering entering the health care space, Amazon.com Inc. is looking for a professional experienced with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. → Read More
Aetna to pay $17M to settle HIV privacy class-action suit
The settlement would resolve a nationwide class action lawsuit filed over, ironically, notices mailed as part of a settlement of a previous class action claiming the health insurer’s mail order requirement for medications violated HIV patients’ privacy. → Read More
New digital pill raises consent, data security issues
A pill embedded with a sensor that can tell doctors if and when a patient takes his or her medication is touted as a solution to prescription medication nonadherence, which costs the American health care system between $100 billion and $289 billion a year. → Read More
Attorneys General seek emergency order to protect ACA subsidy
Nearly a score of state attorneys general asked a federal judge in California on Wednesday to temporarily block the Trump administration from ending critical subsidy payments to insurers selling coverage through the Affordable Care Act. → Read More
Calithera BioSciences Hires Industry Vet as New SVP/GC
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
Blowing the Whistle on Aetna’s Latest HIV-Related Privacy Breach
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
States expand probe into Big Pharma opioid marketing
A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general is expanding its investigation into Big Pharma’s alleged role in the prescription painkiller and heroin addiction epidemic gripping the nation. → Read More
In-House Legal Leaders Urge Trump, Congress: Save the 'Dreamers'
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
Food Safety Legal Expert: 'Have a SWAT Team Ready'
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
Array BioPharma Names Industry Vet as New GC
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
Hospice Company to Pay $4.4M in Pair of Whistleblower Settlements Over Alleged Fraud
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
Vimeo, Kickstarter GCs Encourage Participation in One-Day Online Protest Over Net Neutrality
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
3 Key Lessons for Legal Departments From Hobby Lobby’s $3 Million Antiquities Settlement
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
As Priorities Shift at DOJ, Health Care Corporate Fraud Strike Force Gutted
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
Patient-Health Systems Matching Company Names Its First GC
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
N.H. High Court OKs Contingency Fee Agreement in Opioid Marketing Litigation
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
Seagate Tech Hires Kate Schuelke as New CLO
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
WellCare Ex-GC Pleads Guilty to 1 Count in Scheme to Defraud Medicaid
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More
New Kirkland Program Gets Lawyers Thinking About Career Goals, Going In-House
Strategic tools and news that general counsel need to better manage their legal departments and fully understand the business risks companies face today. → Read More