Paul R. Hales

Paul Hales manages an international practice focused on federal and state laws protecting patient and consumer health privacy in the United States. He is a graduate of Columbia University Law School, licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of The United States and a Senior Counselor of the Missouri Bar. Paul has handled complex civil litigation and appellate matters, served as outside counsel to public agencies, private businesses and non-profit organizations. He is the author of all content in The HIPAA E-Tool®, a comprehensive Internet-based Software as a Service product with separate editions for Health Care Providers, Health Plans, Business Associates and Third-party Administrators.

Columbia Law School

J.D. (1973) | Law

Attorney in Private Practice

1973 - Current

The HIPAA E-Tool ® Third Party Administrator Edition

ET&C Group L.C.

March 1, 2018

The HIPAA E-Tool ® Health Plan Edition

ET&C Group L.C.

July 1, 2016

The HIPAA E-Tool ® Business Associate Edition

ET&C Group L.C.

October 1, 2014

The HIPAA E-Tool ® Health Care Provider Edition

ET&C Group L.C.

June 1, 2011

American Bar Association  # 04014668

Member

Current

Activities: Health Law Section

American Health Lawyers Association  # 214691

Member

Current

Activities: Health Information and Technology Practice Group

Missouri

The Missouri Bar

ID Number: 25105

Since 1973

8th Circuit

ID Number: 25105MO

Since 1973

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1979

• Health Information Privacy Law
• HIPAA Compliance - Healthcare Providers, Health Plans, Business Associates, TPAs
• HIPAA Privacy, Security, Breach Notification and Enforcement Rules
• International Compliance with U.S. Health Information Privacy Law