Why was the consent requirement eliminated from the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and how will it affect individuals’ privacy protections? Read More Why was the consent requirement eliminated from the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and how will it affect individuals’ privacy protections?
When did covered entities have to meet these HIPAA privacy standards? Read More When did covered entities have to meet these HIPAA privacy standards?
Generally, what does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require the average provider or health plan to do? Read More Generally, what does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require the average provider or health plan to do?
Will HHS make determinations as to whether a provision of state law is “more stringent” than or “contrary” to a provision of the HIPAA Privacy Rule? Read More Will HHS make determinations as to whether a provision of state law is “more stringent” than or “contrary” to a provision of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
Will a state law preemption exception determination apply only to the entity that requested the determination? Read More Will a state law preemption exception determination apply only to the entity that requested the determination?
My state law authorizes health care providers to report suspected child abuse to the state department of health and social services. Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule preempt this state law? Read More My state law authorizes health care providers to report suspected child abuse to the state department of health and social services. Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule preempt this state law?
My state law provides greater privacy protections on patients’ HIV information than the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Is this more protective state law preempted by the Privacy Rule? Read More My state law provides greater privacy protections on patients’ HIV information than the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Is this more protective state law preempted by the Privacy Rule?
