Rescission of the Department of Homeland Security Protected Areas Policy: Implications for Healthcare Systems
Immigration attorney Nora Katz, along with Healthcare attorneys Beth Pitman and Colbey Reagan, co-authored an article featured in The Journal of Federal Agency Action about the implications of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's rescission of its protected areas policy for healthcare systems. The article delves into increased enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in settings such as hospitals and the unique challenges healthcare providers face in balancing critical healthcare regulations and patient rights with cooperation during ICE enforcement actions. It offers guidance on preparing for potential ICE interactions and emphasizes maintaining compliance with healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 21st Century Cures Act.
The authors also published a Holland & Knight alert on this topic.
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