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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Refill Reminders

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

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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

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HHS Makes Good On Its Promise: Releases HIPAA Guidance For Refill Reminder Programs

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As previously reported, HHS announced earlier this month that it would be providing clarification on the HIPAA Privacy Rule as it relates to marketing and prescription refill reminder programs. On September 19, 2013, HHS...more

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HHS States That It Will Issue Guidance On HIPAA Regulation For Prescription Refill Reminders

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On September 11, 2013, HHS stated in a joint motion filed in the case of Adheris, Inc. v. Sebelius, No. 1:13-cv-1342 (D.D.C.), that it plans to issue guidance on a HIPAA regulation related to prescription drug refill...more

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HHS To Revamp Limits On Payments To Pharmacies For Refill Reminder Programs

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The HIPAA Privacy Regulations have long required covered entities to seek a patient authorization in order to use or disclose protected health information ("PHI") for marketing purposes. However, the Office for Civil Rights...more

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