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Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Waivers

Epstein Becker & Green

Every HIPAA Waiver Has Its Thorn

On March 17, 2020, the Office for Civil Rights’ (“OCR”) announced that—for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency—it would exercise enforcement discretion and waive any potential penalties for HIPAA violations relating to...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

New HIPAA Waivers for Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Emergency

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This post provides an update on a number of HIPAA waivers that have just been made available to health care providers: (1) Waivers for hospitals in the initial 72 hours of enacting a disaster protocol; and (2) Waivers for all...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

HHS Issues Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions Post-Hurricane Harvey

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has used its authority to waive certain provisions of HIPAA in response to Hurricane Harvey. HHS previously declared a public health emergency in Texas and Louisiana...more

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