decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2023 Issue 4 (April)
Post-PHE prep: HHS extends HIPAA telehealth waiver
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Article Overview
This article explains an HHS Office for Civil Rights announcement extending temporary telehealth-related HIPAA enforcement discretion during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It is relevant to practices, compliance staff, and telehealth vendors who need to understand the timing of the extension, the regulatory context, and the operational implications for telehealth services during the transition period.
Why This Topic Matters
The notice affects how covered health care providers can continue offering telehealth while preparing for HIPAA-compliant systems or winding down temporary workflows. It matters to organizations managing privacy, security, and telehealth compliance during the public health emergency transition.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the HHS OCR announcement regarding telehealth enforcement discretion
- How the extension relates to the COVID-19 public health emergency transition period
- What the update means for organizations planning telehealth compliance readiness
- Which types of organizations are affected by the notice
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Compliance officers
- Privacy officers
- Health information management professionals
- Telehealth administrators
- Healthcare attorneys
- Medical practice managers
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