The new HIPAA Omnibus Rule developed by the Department of Health and Human Services has several important provisions for professionals who must remain compliant with HIPAA regulations. One of these changes involves the alterations to the Breach Notification Rule. Compliance with the new guidelines went into effect on March 26, 2013, and providers must be in total compliance by September 23, 2013. Assumption of Breach Notification Under the new guidelines, a breach requiring notification to…
A Background Although there are many news stories and other sources of information floating around about Obamacare, understanding the truth…