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New HIPAA Regulations Regarding Breach Notifications
Download Associated DocumentThe American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) modified HIPAA by requiring covered entities to notify individuals if their unsecured protected health information is breached. On August 24, 2009, the Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) issued interim regulations implementing these statutory provisions. Compliance with the new regulations is required by September 23, 2009. The following is a summary of the new requirements as well as action items that need to be completed by September 23, 2009.
For more information, download the associated document or contact Susan J. Freed at 515.288.2500.
