Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2022 Issue 9
Industry Notes: Feds Issue RFI on HIPAA and HITECH Policies
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Article Overview
The article covers a federal Request for Information from the HHS Office for Civil Rights about HIPAA and HITECH policy issues, including how recognized security practices are being implemented and a separate question involving civil monetary penalties and harmed individuals. It is relevant to privacy, compliance, health information management, and health IT stakeholders who track federal guidance and rulemaking. The piece is a short industry update focused on the scope of the request, who is being invited to comment, and the public comment deadline.
Why This Topic Matters
It alerts compliance and health information professionals to a federal opportunity to influence future HIPAA and HITECH guidance or rulemaking. Readers can quickly determine whether the policy topics and comment process are relevant to their organization or practice.
What You Will Learn
- What federal agency issued the request for information
- Which broad HIPAA and HITECH policy topics are being reviewed
- Who is being invited to submit comments
- The public comment timeframe referenced in the notice
Who Should Read This
- HIPAA covered entities
- Business associates
- Health information management professionals
- Health information technology vendors
- Privacy and compliance teams
- Consumer advocates
- Health care professional associations
- Government entities
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