Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 11
Industry Note: HHS Offers New HIPAA Fact Sheet on BAs’ Liability
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Article Overview
This article reviews a new HHS Office for Civil Rights fact sheet about HIPAA business associate liability. It is relevant to compliance, privacy, and security professionals who need a general understanding of what the federal guidance addresses and why it matters for regulated entities.
Why This Topic Matters
The note highlights federal guidance that broadens practical attention to HIPAA compliance beyond covered entities and into business associate oversight. It helps organizations and compliance teams recognize that the OCR is emphasizing accountability for health information protection.
What You Will Learn
- What the new HHS OCR fact sheet addresses
- How the guidance relates to HIPAA compliance responsibilities
- Why business associate liability is being emphasized
- Which organizations may want to review the OCR resource
Who Should Read This
- HIPAA compliance professionals
- Privacy and security officers
- Healthcare organization administrators
- Business associates
- Covered entities
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