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Posted April 3, 2020 with Tags COVID-19, HIPAA, COVID-19 Health

HIPAA Enforcement Update: Disclosures Made by Business Associates During COVID-19

On April 2, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a HIPAA enforcement update regarding disclosures made by Business Associates (BA) during COVID-19.

Posted March 18, 2020 with Tags COVID-19, HIPAA

HHS Announces Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will not sanction or issue penalties against hospitals failing to comply with certain provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule during the COVID-19 public health emergency.