News and Updates
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Phase 2 of its HIPAA audits, according to a public announcement. In its 2016 Phase 2 Audit Program, OCR will review the policies and procedures of selected covered entities and business associates to examine compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules.
HHS Issues New HIPAA Exception for Reporting Mental Health Information to National Firearms Database
On Jan. 6, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule adding a new exception to the HIPAA regulations. The rule allows certain covered entities to report limited information about individuals to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), the database maintained by the FBI for conducting background checks, to … more »
