Let’s face it, there has not been much positive news lately surrounding the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”). However, the Office For Civil Rights (“OCR”), the agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) that enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) Privacy and Security Rules, announced several recent measures to allow health care providers avoid certain HIPAA penalties and sanctions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are several measures OCR/HHS has taken to lessen the regulatory burden of HIPAA for health care providers amidst COVID-19.
To read this full blog post by Duane Morris partner Neville Bilimoria, please visit the Duane Morris Health Law Blog.