HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule

Expanded Privacy and Security Tools Coming To Help Providers

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology is collaborating with partners to make resources readily available and easy to use, said speakers at HIMSS14 on Tuesday. The challenge will be making sure governmental policies are workable and … Continue reading

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HIPAA Omnibus Rule Will Bring More Enforcement

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The HIPAA Privacy and Security final rule — also known as the HIPAA Omnibus Rule — became effective March 26. We predict enforcers will have a heyday with expanded ability to crack down on providers and their business associates. The … Continue reading

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New HIPAA Privacy And Security Rules Goes Into Effect Today

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

While Tuesday marks the effective date of a host of new federal privacy and security rules, including extending legal liability to business associates of healthcare providers and restoring a measure of patient control over disclosure of their records, compliance won’t … Continue reading

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HIPAA Privacy And Security Final Rule: Perspectives From A Healthcare Lawyer

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The omnibus HIPAA Privacy and Security final rule HHS released on Jan. 17 answered some questions, provided necessary guidance in certain areas — but some of the thorniest issues, data breach notification among those, are still cryptic enough that lawyers … Continue reading

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