Juan Morado Jr., a partner in Benesch’s Healthcare Practice Group, was quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business on new compliance obligations under the Illinois Health Care Sanctity & Privacy Law. The article discusses requirements for acute care hospitals to submit policies governing interactions with law enforcement, with potential penalties for noncompliance.
“For hospitals, this is about preserving patient trust. Patient trust is a big asset for them,” Juan said, emphasizing that policy development must be paired with training and clear procedures. He also noted the operational realities hospitals face, explaining, “You don’t want to be improvising things on the spot,” and warning that unclear protocols can create liability concerns.
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