This fourth edition contains updated information on many legal topics, such
as the various regulations relating to HIPAA, the Sunshine Act, the Payment Card
Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), and the federal Anti-Kickback
Statute and Self-Referral (Stark) Law. It also includes new material on issues
such as emergency preparedness, biometrics, and ransomware. Sample contracts,
checklists, and other helpful supplementary materials are included in the
appendices. Use this book to help you better understand the legal issues you may
face, how to avoid certain legal problems, and the kinds of questions you should
ask your own attorney if a legal problem arises.