BC Advantage - 2013 Issue 8
Is Your Practice Prepared for the New Omnibus Rule?
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Article Overview
This article explains how the HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule changed compliance obligations for covered entities, with emphasis on physician practices. It focuses on the updated breach notification framework, documentation of risk assessment, and the operational steps practices must have in place for required notifications and oversight. The content is relevant to healthcare compliance staff, practice managers, and providers responsible for privacy and security processes.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it highlights regulatory changes that affect how practices evaluate potential breaches, document decisions, and carry out required notifications under HIPAA-related enforcement oversight.
What You Will Learn
- How the HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule affected practice compliance responsibilities
- What broad areas of HIPAA were modified by the rule
- Why breach notification workflows needed updating
- What general factors are considered in documenting a risk assessment
- Which types of notification processes practices must be prepared to support
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Practice managers
- HIPAA privacy and security staff
- Healthcare administrators
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