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Join us August 7, 2024 for a special interactive discussion on current regulatory topics. Seats are limited, so register today!
Regulatory Brief: Proposed Rule to Support Reproductive Health Privacy (April 2023)
Following the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs, President Biden directed that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Trade Commission review existing laws and regulations for opportunities to further bolster reproductive healthcare. This regulatory brief explains the April 2023 NPRM that was released as part of this initiative.
HIPAA vs. HITECH vs. Cures Act: A Fragmented Regulatory Landscape
The healthcare privacy landscape in the U.S. is fragmented, lacking a universal law and relying on a patchwork of federal and state regulations overseen by multiple agencies. This whitepaper sheds light on federal privacy laws, patient access regulations, and how the existing patchwork fails to offer comprehensive patient privacy protections.
5 Common “Tells” of a Fraudulent Request
Fraudulent requests are a growing concern with far-reaching risks, from compromising sensitive patient data to violating privacy regulations and facing potential legal consequences. We compiled a list of “red flags” for the HI community as a reference to identify and stop these attacks.
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In the News
July 25, 2024
ONC Takes on More Responsibilities
Healthcare Innovation | National Coordinator for Health IT Micky Tripathi will add the title of Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, and a new Office of Digital Services is being created. The ASTP/National Coordinator will oversee technology, data, and artificial intelligence policy and strategy at HHS and will establish the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.
July 10, 2024
ONC Proposes HTI-2 Rule to Enhance Health Data Sharing
Healthcare IT News | The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT is accepting comments on the proposed Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability rule, or HTI-2. The proposal includes new health IT certification criteria, a focus on standards-based application programming interfaces, and updates to support interoperability between health care providers, public health agencies and payers.
July 1, 2024
HHS, FBI Warn Healthcare Sector of Social Engineering Scheme
Health IT Security | HHS and the FBI issued a joint advisory warning healthcare about a social engineering campaign using phishing schemes to steal login credentials and divert ACH payments to US-controlled bank accounts. The threat actors impersonate employees to trigger password resets via IT help desks, successfully bypassing multi-factor authentication. They use techniques to blend in with normal network activity and amend ACH forms to redirect payments.
June 24, 2024
HHS Finalizes Info Blocking Disincentives for Hospitals
Fierce Healthcare | HHS released its final rule to enforce penalties against healthcare providers who block access to electronic health information. This rule aims to ensure patients and healthcare providers have access to necessary health information, enhancing care coordination and efficiency.
June 17, 2024
ONC Refines Interoperability Metrics for Health Care
Health IT Buzz | A new data brief from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology highlights a change in how it measures health care interoperability, shifting from a broad definition to focusing on routine interoperable exchange among hospitals and physicians and interoperable exchange that occurs sometimes. “Our future data analyses will continue to emphasize our progress toward the use of interoperable exchange on a routine basis,” the authors wrote. “The data show that health care providers who routinely obtain and integrate information are more likely to have and use the information they need to treat their patients.”
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Regulatory Links
HIPAA – HHS Offices for Civil Rights (OCR) and the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information 45 CFR 164.524
Patient Access to Health Records
Information Related to Mental and Behavioral Health, including Opioid Overdose
Frequently asked HIPAA questions
