HHS Publishes HITECH Act Accounting of Disclosures NPRM
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has published in the May 31, 2011,...
HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement Rule Modifications NPRM at Federal Register
Jul 8, 2010
This morning, July 8, 2010, HHS’ Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rules under the Health Information Technology...
Final Rules for EHR Incentives and Certification Criteria at OMB for Review
Jul 8, 2010
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received in early July for Executive Order (EO) 12866 Regulatory Planning and Review two...
OMB Completes Review of HIPAA/HITECH Act Privacy, Security, Enforcement Rule Modifications NPRM
Jul 7, 2010
On July 1, 2010, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) completed review of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)...
Reported Breaches of 500 or More Individuals up to 93 and Affecting Over 2.5 Million Individuals; Enforcement and Penalties
Jun 7, 2010
As of Friday, June 4, 2010, 93 breaches affecting 500 or more individuals have been reported on the Office for...
OCR Stepping Up HIPAA Security Enforcement
May 13, 2010
Health Data Management (HDM) reported today, May 12, that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Health...
HHS Publishes Proposed Rule for Electronic Health Record Incentive Program
Jan 13, 2010
HHS published today in the Federal Register: “Medicare and Medicaid Programs–Electronic Health Record Incentive Program; Proposed Rule.” 75 FR 1844-2011....
CMS Issues New and Updated HIPAA and HITECH Act FAQs: EHR Incentives
Aug 26, 2009
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) periodically issues new and updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). HIPAA.com will periodically...