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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights has announced the expiration of the COVID-19 related HIPAA Enforcement Discretion measures on May 11, 2023.
What they're saying: "OCR is continuing to support the use of telehealth after the public health emergency by providing a transition period for health," said Melanie Fontes.
The transition period ends in August
The Telehealth HIPAA Enforcement Discretion allowed healthcare providers to use some products even if they didn't fully comply with HIPAA regulations.
Why it matters Healthcare professionals must transition their telehealth services to fully compliant solutions.
Suggestions to transition into HIPAA compliance
These platforms do not guarantee complete protection for every email sent and received.
Why it matters: If the recipient's server doesn't use TLS, the connection won't be secure, resulting in a potential HIPAA violation.
On April 12, 2023, the HHS issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to prohibit the disclosure of PHI in investigations related to legal reproductive health care.
In the know: The proposed rule changes would extend privacy protections to healthcare providers, insurers, patients, and others involved in reproductive health care.
Heightened concerns about patient health information
The Protected Health Information Disclosures by Business Associates allowed associates to share PHI with public health authorities without a proper BAA in place.
Key impacts: Both associates and covered entities must reevaluate their compliance with HIPAA regulations.
When healthcare is decided by algorithms, who wins? Link
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