HIPAA Journal

MAY 12, 2023

Under HIPAA, continuity of care is not always as straightforward as it could be due to seemingly contradictory guidance issued by HHS’ Office of Civil Rights. The term “continuity of care” has various definitions. One of the permissible disclosures of PHI in this category is for “case management and care coordination”.

HIPAA 68

HIPAA Compliance Health Services Administration Medicare 68

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2022

Although the answer to the question is HIPAA is federal law is yes, there are occasions when HIPAA is pre-empted by state laws or other federal laws – adding to the complexity of compliance. required certain health plan reporting, such as for management or financial audits. When HIPAA is Preempted by Other Federal Laws.

HIPAA 58

HIPAA Compliance Health Services Administration Public Health 58

C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

290dd-2, the statute that Part 2 implements; (2) proposals that HHS deems necessary to further align Part 2 with HIPAA; and (3) proposals that HHS deems necessary to clarify the full scope of activities regulated under Part 2. . Comments are due 60 days after publication of the NPRM in the Federal Register. CARES Act Amendments.

Governance 52

Governance HIPAA Compliance Health Services Administration 52

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.

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HIPAA COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance 114