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HHS Issues Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions Post-Hurricane Harvey

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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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Hurricane Harvey, HIPAA, and Access to Health Information

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Hurricane Harvey has been pummeling the Gulf Coast since Monday, with nearly 52 inches of rainfall in parts of Texas. The storm has displaced thousands of people from their homes and has resulted in over 30 reported deaths....more

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Best Practices for Safeguarding Protected Health Information in Inclement Weather

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As the East Coast prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Matthew, covered entities and business associates should take the opportunity to remind their workforce members to safeguard protected health information (PHI) that is...more

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HIPAA Privacy In The Aftermath Of Sandy: Be Prepared For The Next Emergency

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As health care providers, patients, family members, friends, and disaster relief agencies such as the American Red Cross continue to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy it is important to be mindful of privacy...more

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