According to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, the health care has changed dramatically since the introduction of HIPAA over fifteen years ago. The new rule will protect patients, their health information and privacy in the fast-moving digital age.
The HIPAA rule is effective March 26, and covered entities, including covered dental practices, will have an additional 180 days, or until Sept. 23, to comply with applicable requirements.
Click here to read a quick summary of new HIPAA regulations.
Click here to read the final rule published in the Federal Register on January 25, 2013.
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