Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health › Compliance

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) was enacted in 2009, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Act seeks to promote the adoption and use of health information technology. One of the key provisions of the Act establishes a national network of electronic health records.

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News & Analysis as of May 18, 2013

The Biggest Changes in HIPAA/HITECH Omnibus Rule & Recommended Action Steps—Ted Kobus

HHS Expands HIPAA Privacy Compliance Requirements

by Robert Bohner | Sedgwick LLP on 5/10/2013

On January 25, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its final rule, which implements the regulatory changes imposed on business associates found in the Health Information Technology for Economic...more

Cloud Storage Providers Storing Protected Health Information May Be Obligated to Comply with HIPAA Regulations

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 4/17/2013

A recently issued government rule may unknowingly create significant liability and legal risk for many technology enterprises. The expanded definition of "business associates" and related interpretations by the Department of...more

Highlights of the Omnibus HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule

by Robert Chu, William Conaboy, Gregory Fliszar, Katherine Layman, Judy Mayer | Cozen O'Connor on 3/7/2013

On January 25, 2013, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) published the long-awaited omnibus final regulation governing health data privacy, security and enforcement (Omnibus...more

10 Fraud and Abuse Enforcement Trends You Can't Afford to Ignore in 2013

by Cory Fox, Gregory Saikin | BakerHostetler on 2/15/2013

To paraphrase a famous quote, "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it," and providers who ignore the significance of the federal government's healthcare fraud enforcements efforts in 2012 do so at their...more

HIPAA Rules Overhaul Ups Compliance Ante

by Steven J. Bonafonte | Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/15/2013

Originally posted in Hartford Business Journal on February 11th, 2013. Attention all medical providers, hospitals and any other covered entity or business associate under HIPAA. On Jan. 17, the U.S. Department of Health...more

New HIPAA Rule Imposes Data Security and Privacy Obligations Directly Upon Vendors and Contractors of Covered Entities

by Daren M. Orzechowski | White & Case LLP on 2/11/2013

On January 25, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") published the Final Rule to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA")'s Data Security and Privacy Rules. The Final Rule...more

Breaking Down The HIPAA Rule Changes: Part 2 Of 5 - Changes Affecting Who Is A Business Associate And New Business Associate...

by Erin Fleming Dunlap, Rebecca Frigy, Matthew Murer, Thomas O'Donnell | Polsinelli on 2/6/2013

In This Issue: - Expansion of, Clarifications to, and Explicit Inclusions in the Definition of BA - BAs’ Direct Liability Under the Final Rule - BAAs: Required Provisions Under the Final Rule and the Compliance...more

A Detailed Analysis of Changes to HIPAA and the Implications for Healthcare Providers and Others in the Healthcare Industry: HIPAA...

by Jill Girardeau | Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC on 2/6/2013

Changes to the HIPAA Enforcement Rule - Background: On October 30, 2009, HHS issued an interim final rule revising the Enforcement Rule to incorporate provisions of the HITECH Act. The NPRM then proposed a number of...more

Burr Alert: New HIPAA Rules Issued: “Sweeping” Changes For Healthcare Providers And Business Associates

by Howard E. Bogard, Kelli Carpenter Fleming, C. Logan Hinkle, James A. Hoover, Debra Lee Mackey | Burr & Forman on 2/5/2013

On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released its long awaited final HIPAA rule, which significantly expands certain obligations for healthcare providers and their business associates (the...more

New HIPAA Rules Expand Breach Notification Requirements

by Kris Eimicke, Kyle Glover, Peter Guffin | Pierce Atwood LLP on 2/4/2013

If your company is subject to HIPAA, new rules published by the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) will require changes in your policies and practices regarding data breaches....more

McAfee & Taft Healthcare Industry Alert: New HIPAA regulations - Begin your compliance review now

by Patricia Rogers | McAfee & Taft on 2/4/2013

On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a final rule amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security regulations and implementing the Health...more

Breaking Down The HIPAA Changes: Part 1 Of 5 What Covered Entities And Business Associates Need To Do To Comply With The Final...

by Erin Fleming Dunlap, Rebecca Frigy, Matthew Murer, Thomas O'Donnell | Polsinelli on 2/1/2013

In This Issue: - Brief Overview of Key Modifications in the Final Rule - Suggested Action Items for Compliance with the Final Rule ..Covered Entities ..Business Associates - Consequences of Noncompliance...more

Sample HIPAA Business Associate Agreement Provisions Published

by King & Spalding on 1/31/2013

On January 25, 2013, HHS published sample business associate agreement provisions on its website to help covered entities and business associates comply with the requirements of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule, which was...more

New HIPAA/HITECH Rules Bring Few Surprises, but Still Call for Sweeping Changes in Compliance Programs

by Melodi Gates, Kathleen Lester, Stephen Nash, Karen Thiel | Patton Boggs LLP on 1/29/2013

More than two-and-a-half years after issuing proposed regulations under the Health Information Technology for Economical and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, on January 17, 2013, HHS released a series of final changes to its...more

New HIPAA Omnibus Rule Implementing Provisions Of The HITECH Act: An Overview Of Changes

by Sarah E. Lysons, Anne Redman, John Roche, Margret Warrick Truax, Linda Walton, Christine Williams | Perkins Coie on 1/29/2013

Final implementing regulations for many provisions of the HITECH Act (Health Insurance Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) were issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently, and appeared...more

Health Law Alert: HHS Publishes Long-Awaited Final HIPAA Omnibus Rule

by Jessica Kracl | Leonard, Street and Deinard on 1/29/2013

On Friday, January 25, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the long-awaited final HIPAA Omnibus Rule, modifying the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement and Breach Notification Rules under...more

HIPAA and HITECH Privacy and Security Rule Update: Final Omnibus Rule

by Kevin Alonso, Sarah Baker, J. S. Christie, Chelsey Hadfield, Judd Harwood, Lauren Jacques, Elliot Labovitz, Scott Lenz, Amy Leopard, Mark Lewis, Anna Long, Daniel Murphy, Jake Neu, more +Dinetia Newman | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/28/2013

The Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) of the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published today the much anticipated final omnibus rule implementing the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health...more

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Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health › Compliance

HHS Expands HIPAA Privacy Compliance Requirements

Cloud Storage Providers Storing Protected Health Information May Be Obligated to Comply with HIPAA Regulations

Highlights of the Omnibus HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule

10 Fraud and Abuse Enforcement Trends You Can't Afford to Ignore in 2013

HIPAA Rules Overhaul Ups Compliance Ante

New HIPAA Rule Imposes Data Security and Privacy Obligations Directly Upon Vendors and Contractors of Covered Entities

Breaking Down The HIPAA Rule Changes: Part 2 Of 5 - Changes Affecting Who Is A Business Associate And New Business Associate...

A Detailed Analysis of Changes to HIPAA and the Implications for Healthcare Providers and Others in the Healthcare Industry: HIPAA...

Burr Alert: New HIPAA Rules Issued: “Sweeping” Changes For Healthcare Providers And Business Associates

New HIPAA Rules Expand Breach Notification Requirements

McAfee & Taft Healthcare Industry Alert: New HIPAA regulations - Begin your compliance review now

Breaking Down The HIPAA Changes: Part 1 Of 5 What Covered Entities And Business Associates Need To Do To Comply With The Final...

Sample HIPAA Business Associate Agreement Provisions Published

New HIPAA/HITECH Rules Bring Few Surprises, but Still Call for Sweeping Changes in Compliance Programs

New HIPAA Omnibus Rule Implementing Provisions Of The HITECH Act: An Overview Of Changes

Health Law Alert: HHS Publishes Long-Awaited Final HIPAA Omnibus Rule

HIPAA and HITECH Privacy and Security Rule Update: Final Omnibus Rule

OCR Issues Long-Awaited Omnibus HIPAA/HITECH Rules: Significant Changes for Business Associates and Breach Analysis

A Comprehensive Summary of the Final Omnibus HIPAA/HITECH Rules: Key Provisions and What They Mean for You

Prepare for HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes

HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule Brings “Sweeping Change” to Health Care Industry

HEALTH REFORM: Overview of Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rules

OCR'S Breach Settlement: The First Ever Involving Less Than 500 Patients

HITECH Omnibus Rule Basics

The HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Has Been Released

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