As the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), unfolds businesses are going to have to pay attention. This legislation will affect everyone in some way and knowledge of the law and how it pertains to business will be the responsibility of each individual business Board of Directors or owner.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS), on Friday published guidance aimed at helping entities secure and protect health information. "Protecting patient privacy is a top priority and this guidance specifies proactive steps organizations can take to limit the potential harm a breach can cause," said HHS spokesperson Nick Papas. The guidance stems from requirements in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. It covers the standards for what makes PHI "secured," and a request for information related to the security breach notification requirements. Full Story
Just as the Red Flags Rule (FACTA) affects most businesses including those businesses who are not accustomed to FTC oversight, the HITECH Act will also impact the way businesses collect and use personal medical information.
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