In an effort to comply with Section 13411 of the HITECH Act, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently announced the implementation of a pilot program to audit covered entities and business associates to ensure they are complying with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and Breach Notification standards. OCR anticipates performing up to 150 … Continue Reading
In the growing world of RAC audits, Voluntary Disclosure Protocols, IRS Form 990 disclosures, “Never Events” and HIPAA breach notifications, there is a new kid on the block in the area of federal audit and oversight for health care providers, health plans and their business associates under the health information privacy and security provisions of … Continue Reading
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