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HHS Waives Certain HIPAA Privacy Sanctions

Certain HIPAA sanctions and penalties are being waived for hospitals during the nationwide emergency concerning COVID-19. Which Privacy Rule Provisions Are Waived? Effective March 15, 2020, covered hospitals will not be held to comply with the following provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule: The requirements to obtain a patient’s agreement to speak with family members […]
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