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25 Apr 2008, 11:14 am
Health officials from the Sarpy County Health Department and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services are investigating an E. coli outbreak associated with roast beef eaten at a private event at a Sarpy County reception hall on March 26, 2008. [read post]
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) that would significantly scale back the non-discrimination regulations applicable to health care entities under the authority of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). [read post]
23 Sep 2020, 10:25 am by Susan McNear Fradenburg
However, recent settlements published by the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (OCR) on September 15, 2020 remind all providers that patients and their authorized representatives have a right to access their records. [read post]
10 Oct 2012, 10:00 am
Thu Pham, O.D., Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm Attorney A Tennessee ambulance company and the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced a settlement in a case over a post payment audit for more than two million dollars in May 2012. [read post]
17 Jan 2013, 2:15 pm by HL Chronicle of Data Protection
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just released the highly anticipated final regulations implementing the privacy and security provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. [read post]
14 Dec 2017, 11:17 am by Debra A. McCurdy
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services has released its semiannual report for the period of April 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017. [read post]
26 Jan 2021, 9:00 am
., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In September 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced three settlements to resolve alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. [read post]
24 Apr 2008, 12:19 am
A survey released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services indicated that 26.4% of Wisconsin residents surveyed said that they admitted to drunk driving. [read post]
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published on July 14, 2010, a voluminous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), containing dozens of proposed amendments to three sets of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulations: the Privacy Rule; the Security Rule; and the Enforcement Rule. [read post]
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a strategy paper highlighting key aspects of its plan to revamp cybersecurity requirements in the healthcare industry. [read post]
14 Jan 2019, 5:09 pm by Tom Smith
The Department of Health and Human Services created rules allowing employers to opt out of birth control coverage due to religious or moral objections. [read post]
24 Sep 2020, 5:00 am by Jason C. Gavejian and Maya Atrakchi
Over the past few years, and particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights in Action (OCR) has made countless efforts to enhance its Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidance and other related resources on its website. [read post]
31 Dec 2022, 3:11 am by Bill Marler
Ongoing updates from the CDC regarding the outbreak can be found at the following link: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-12-22/index.html ​​ The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Douglas County Health Department, Sarpy/Cass Health Department, and Three Rivers Public Health… [read post]
19 Jun 2014, 7:25 am
In fact, the director of the Department of Human Services (DHS) - one of the state agencies responsible for administering the program - says it has already begun the process of recouping payments from some providers. [read post]
6 Jul 2022, 5:24 am by Aleksandra Vold
Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) issued guidance on when entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are permitted to share protected health information (PHI) without a patient’s authorization. [read post]
6 Jul 2022, 7:13 am by Aleksandra Vold
Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) issued guidance on when entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are permitted to share protected health information (PHI) without a patient’s authorization. [read post]
27 Apr 2023, 12:50 pm by Renee Lieux
Did you know that group health plans are required to submit a gag clause prohibition compliance attestation to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury prior to December 31, 2023? [read post]
28 Nov 2011, 1:35 pm by Michelle Capezza
On November 17, 2011, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions About Affordable Care Act Implementation (Part VII) and Mental Health Parity Implementation. [read post]
11 Sep 2009, 1:57 pm
James Rohack, MD, comments, "President Obama recognized what physicians have long known - that medical liability reform is needed to bring down the cost of health care, and he is directing the Department of Health and Human Services to take action now. [read post]
7 May 2018, 2:24 pm by Debra A. McCurdy
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking comments on an additional delay in the effective date of the January 5, 2017 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) final rule addressing calculation of the ceiling price and application of civil monetary penalties under the 340B drug pricing program. [read post]