HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule

On December 10, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to support individuals’ engagement in their care, remove barriers to coordinated care, and reduce regulatory burdens on the healthcare industry. The Holland & Hart Healthcare Group shares this important update from HHS for your information:

Read the HHS Update.

We will continue to monitor this news and will provide more in-depth insights on the impacts of the proposed modifications.