Did you know that as soon as your child turns 18, you lose automatic access to their health, school, and financial information? When a child turns 18 and becomes a legal adult, it’s a momentous occasion—filled with...more
August is upon us and you may soon be sending children off to college. If your child is age 18 or older, you and your child will need to take some simple steps so that, in the event of an emergency, you will be able to make...more
Now that high school graduation season has passed, parents of college students (or of any child who has turned 18 years old) should encourage their adult children to execute a durable power of attorney, health care proxy and...more
Many people think they don’t need “estate planning” because they don’t have enough assets to generate an estate tax; however, there are four basic estate planning documents everyone should have regardless of net worth. 1....more
As students return to colleges and universities across the United States amid COVID-19 concerns, students, their parents and their families should ensure that arrangements for the student’s medical decision-making for an...more
There is plenty to be concerned about during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, but one topic that individuals and families can think of as a practical outlet for their concerns is estate planning. ...more
With first responders on the front lines of helping to fight the coronavirus, sharing information about potential exposure to COVID-19 is critical to protecting them and preventing further spread. In these situations, the...more
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That is a message that we have all been getting as the COVID-19 virus spreads. Don’t panic, cover your cough, stay home when sick, and above all else, wash...more
Question: May I share records with another healthcare provider without the patient’s authorization? Answer: It depends on the purpose. If the disclosure is for purposes of the patient’s treatment, including continuation of...more
While we may know better, an 18-year-old college student is generally considered an adult under New York law. Your rights as a parent to make decisions for your child change suddenly when he/she turns age 18. You no longer...more
Despite scientific research, an 18 year old college student is generally considered an adult under New York law. Parents’ rights to make decisions for their child change suddenly when he/she turns age 18. Parents no longer...more
The nuances of the HIPAA right of access rule continue to pose challenges for health systems. Guidance previously released by The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) included extensive information on all...more
• Do you care who will receive your assets upon your death? • Do you have a minor child or children and want to have a say in who takes care of them if something happens to you? • Do you care who will take care of you...more
There are arguments that there is a dearth of guidance by both the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), so when guidance comes out, we listen. But the most recent guidance jointly issued by the...more