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The HHS Office for Civil Rights has issued a new fact sheet addressing direct liability of business associates for violations of HIPAA Rules. The fact sheet serves as a reminder that business associates have direct liability under HIPAA and are subject to enforcement for Rule violations. READ MORE
The Office of Civil Rights has asked for public input how the agency might modify the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules in a Request for Information. The 50 questions in the RFI reveals notable insights for the OCR’s future plans to improve care coordination and reduce regulatory burdens. READ MORE
Covered entities that discovered small-scale HIPAA breaches during calendar year 2017 must file notice of such breaches with the Office of Civil Rights by March 1, 2018. READ MORE
The OCR indicated that based on its enforcement experience, many individuals are having difficulties obtaining such access even as technology evolves, and new treatments make it important for individuals to have ready access to their PHI. READ MORE
Two recent HIPAA settlements remind organizations subject to HIPAA of the importance of having a robust HIPAA privacy and security compliance program in place. READ MORE
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