HHS Final Rule
HHS Releases Final Rule – Updated HIPAA Privacy And Security Rules
January 17, 2013HHS has released the long-awaited final rule updating the privacy and security rules under (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Referred to as the “omnibus” privacy and security rule because of its broad reach, it updates earlier HIPAA … Continue reading
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September 5, 2012HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Friday a final rule establishing a health plan identifier (HPID), that officials say will boost standardization within HIPAA transactions and increase the efficiency of health billing processes. The final rule, established by the Office of … Continue reading
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