E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue 6
Industry Notes: OCR Extends Comment Period on HIPAA Modifications
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Article Overview
This industry note explains that the HHS Office for Civil Rights extended the comment period for a proposed update to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. It is relevant to compliance, privacy, and health information stakeholders who monitor federal rulemaking and policy changes affecting access, coordination of care, and administrative requirements. The article briefly identifies the major topics addressed in the proposed rule and notes the new timeline for public input.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations and professionals that handle protected health information need to track HIPAA rulemaking because proposed privacy changes can affect compliance planning, patient access workflows, and operational policies. The extension also gives stakeholders additional time to review the proposal and submit feedback.
What You Will Learn
- Why the public comment period was extended
- Which broad HIPAA Privacy Rule topics are included in the proposal
- Who the rulemaking announcement comes from
- When the revised comment deadline occurs
Who Should Read This
- Health care compliance teams
- Privacy officers
- Health information management professionals
- Medical practice administrators
- Legal and regulatory affairs staff
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