In its semi-annual regulatory agenda in the Federal Register Monday, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced that modifications to the HIPAA privacy, security and enforcement rules will be coming in May.
HHS did not detail exactly which proposed rules would be released, but regulations expected to be issued include the following:
- Business associate (BA) liability
- New limitations on the sale of personal health information, marketing, and fundraising communications
- Stronger individual rights to access electronic medical records and restricting the disclosure of certain information
Watch the von Briesen Health Law Blog for further updates.