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The HIPAA Omnibus Rule is a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on January 17, 2013. The Rule aims to strengthen existing privacy protections within the Health Insurance... more +

The HIPAA Omnibus Rule is a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on January 17, 2013. The Rule aims to strengthen existing privacy protections within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), improve the government's ability to enforce those protections, and give individuals greater access to their health information. One of the most significant changes associated with the Rule is the application of HIPAA's requirements to business associates of health care providers and health care claim processors. HHS broadened HIPAA's application to these groups after several large breaches were tied to business associates. less -

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

Minimizing Liability For Business Associate Misconduct

Holland & Hart LLP on 3/12/2018

Healthcare providers, health plans and healthcare clearinghouses (“covered entities”) and business associates are subject to significant penalties for violations of the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules....more

Cloud Computing: Healthcare Issues in a Digital Age – (Part Two)

Winstead PC on 9/30/2013

Hospitals and health care providers must often look to third party vendors offering cloud computing solutions, but are these companies well-prepared to meet the HIPPA/HITECH Act privacy and security requirements as well as...more

Under The New HIPAA Regime, A Lost Laptop Costs $1.5 Million But A Leased Photocopier Costs Almost As Much

Polsinelli on 9/26/2013

Nearly one year after a Massachusetts provider paid $1.5 million to settle potential HIPAA violations for the theft of an unencrypted laptop containing protected health information (PHI), providers are reminded once again of...more

HIPAA — Countdown to New Regulations

McAfee & Taft on 8/30/2013

The new HIPAA regulations become effective on September 23, 2013. Many health care providers have been focused on revising business associate agreements and getting them signed up. Keep in mind that new business associate...more

HIPAA Omnibus Rule Compliance: Is Your Practice Ready?

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. on 8/12/2013

On January 17, 2013, the United States Department of Health and Human Services released a Final Rule, commonly known as the “HIPAA Omnibus Rule,” which included significant changes to the HIPAA compliance requirements for...more

Privacy Monday – July 29, 2013

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 7/30/2013

Privacy goofs, gaffes and tidbits for the last Monday in July — NSA Surveillance Causes More Grief –Germany Calls for a Stop to Safe Harbor: Time for Binding Corporate Rules? According to news sources the...more

HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule Compliance Date Is Only Two Months Away

McDermott Will & Emery on 7/25/2013

The compliance date for the omnibus final rule amending the privacy, security, breach notification and enforcement regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information...more

Lessons from the California AG’s Data Breach Report for the Health Care Industry

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints on 7/11/2013

Our sister blog, Privacy and Security Matters, recently posted a comprehensive analysis of the newly released data breach report from the California Attorney General’s Office (AG Report). The AG Report is the first...more

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