How do attorneys and law firms bring about HIPAA compliance?

Any firm that is covered under HIPAA and is privy to Protected Health Information (PHI) needs to be aware of the new burden placed on Business Associates under the Omnibus Rule. This is so because patients can receive remedies for HIPAA violations, and law firms that handle PHI, ipso facto they become Business Associates, must now comply directly with HIPAA Omnibus Rule as part of the major changes to HIPAA set forth by the Federal government.

State laws, which are now in place, are increasing the liability for patient remedies. The HIPAA Omnibus Rule, which was rarely enforced, has now become a very strongly enforced stringent law. In these circumstances, protecting a business or practice has become contingent upon the knowledge of all these aspects.

Learn the ropes of HIPAA compliance for attorneys and law firms

In order to help Business Associates and Covered Entities get a thorough understanding of the new changes that have taken place under the Omnibus Rule and other updates that come into effect from 2016 onwards and will be effective for a much later time

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