Medha D. Makhlouf

I look forward to joining a panel for a Health Affairs Insider event on October 15th about immigration policies and their impact on the health care economy and workforce, health insurance coverage and access for immigrants, and immigrant health. Please join!

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Hospitals Brace For Immigration Agents, Legal Clashes - Law360 Healthcare Authority The Trump administration’s move to allow immigration enforcement at "sensitive" locations is pushing hospitals to scrutinize their legal obligations under HIPAA and other state and federal laws.

I was interviewed for a sobering article about the effects of rescinding the "sensitive locations" policy, which discouraged immigration enforcement at healthcare sites. All providers should be aware of this and act now to ensure their policies protect their patients. www.law360.com/healthcare-a...