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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 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 -

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HHS Issues Guidance on Permitted Remuneration for Prescription Refill Reminders in the Absence of Patient Authorization

Baker Donelson on 9/27/2013

On September 19, the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) issued guidance on the effect of the January 25, 2013 Final Rule provision about remuneration related to prescription refill reminders and medication adherence...more

OCR Guidance to Address HIPAA Marketing Turmoil

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints on 9/13/2013

In response to a recent lawsuit and outcry from a variety of players in the health care market, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has committed to issuing guidance by September 23rd (the compliance date for...more

3 Weeks Left: Is Your Business Ready for HIPAA Compliance?

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 9/6/2013

The September 23, 2013 deadline for covered entities, business associates and their subcontractors to implement the new HIPAA rules is approaching quickly. In case you missed it, on January 25, 2013, the U.S. Department of...more

Tick, Tock: Less than 60 Days to Comply with Updated HIPAA/HITECH Rules

Poyner Spruill LLP on 7/26/2013

There are now less than 60 days left for covered entities and business associates to implement provisions set forth in the final omnibus HIPAA/HITECH rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in...more

Burr Alert: Compliance Deadline For New HIPAA Rules Is Rapidly Approaching

Burr & Forman on 7/24/2013

On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") released its longawaited final HIPAA rule, which significantly expands certain obligations for covered entities and their business associates (the...more

Are Your HIPAA Privacy Policies Up to Date?

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 7/22/2013

If you haven’t focused on HIPAA lately, now is the time....more

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

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

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

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

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 Date ...more

Health Law: HIPAA Omnibus Regulation - I Want to Comply but What Exactly is Compromised Information?

Dentons on 1/28/2013

The HIPAA Omnibus Regulation was publicly distributed by HHS last week with today, January 25, being the official publication date. The requirements are effective as of March 26, 2013 with a compliance deadline for almost...more

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

Epstein Becker & Green on 1/21/2013

On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services released the highly anticipated, 563 page, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") regulations (the "Final Rule") that have been delayed...more

Data Security Obligations Continue to Tighten Under New HIPAA Rules

McCarter & English, LLP on 1/21/2013

The Department of Health & Human Services released much-anticipated new rules January 17, which continue to tighten data security obligations for most companies. Specifically, HHS has modified existing Regulations (45 CFR...more

Finally! HHS Office of Civil Rights Releases HIPAA Omnibus Rule With Sweeping Changes to Compliance Requirements and Enforcement

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 1/18/2013

The final regulations from Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR) containing modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules (Omnibus Rule) have finally...more

The HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Has Been Released

BakerHostetler on 1/18/2013

The long awaited HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule is out. The final rule is effective March 26, 2013, but covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) will have 180 days beyond the effective date to come into compliance....more

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