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FTC proposes changes to breach notification requirements for entities not covered by HIPAA
The Federal Trade Commission June 8 released for public comment a notice of proposed changes to breach notification requirements for entities that collect health information but are not covered by HIPAA’s privacy and security requirements.
AHA urges OCR to finalize HIPAA privacy proposal, suspend online tracking guidance
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights should finalize its proposed “commonsense” amendments to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to support reproductive health care privacy, but immediately suspend or amend its December 2022 online tracking guidance, which “aggravates the risk of health misinformation by treating a mere IP address as a unique identifier under HIPAA,” AHA told the agency in comments submitted May 22.
HIPAA proposed rule would prohibit certain reproductive health care disclosures
The Department of Health & Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights today released a proposed rule that would prohibit entities regulated by the HIPAA Privacy Rule from using or disclosing protected health information to investigate or prosecute patients, providers or others involved in providing legal reproductive health services.
AHA Comments on Proposed HIPAA Transaction Standards for Health Care Attachments
AHA comments on the proposed Standards for Health Care Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures, and Modification to Referral Certification and Authorization Transaction Standard.
HHS Proposes Overhaul of Information-Sharing Requirements for Addiction Treatment
In this proposed rule, HHS seeks to revise, delete, replace or add regulatory language to the Part 2 regulations to align them with those under HIPAA, as well as to improve clarity or readability. The agency notes that it will issue a separate rule on CARES Act provisions related to antidiscrimination prohibitions.
OCR reminder: HIPAA rules apply to online tracking technologies
HIPAA-regulated entities are not permitted to use online tracking technologies in a manner that would result in impermissible disclosures of protected health information to tracking technology vendors or any other violation of the HIPAA rules, HHS' Office for Civil Rights reminded covered entities and business associates in a bulletin yesterday.
HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights yesterday released a video on recognized security practices under the HIPAA security rule and how covered entities may demonstrate implementation.
HHS seeks input on how to improve HIPAA rules
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights will accept comments through Feb. 11 on potential changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act rules to promote coordinated, value-based care.