Preview of HHS Omnibus Rule: Privacy Rule Modifications

This show will explore part of the proposed HHS Omnibus Rule: "modifications to the Privacy Rule." The HHS Omnibus Rule ("OR") mostly concerns sections of the HITECH Act that went into effect on February 18, 2010. There was an NPRM that was issued on July 14, 2010 that contained the changes proposed for the final rule. HHS has not broken any "land speed records" in finalizing the OR, but all indications are that it will be forthcoming "soon" so now is an appropriate time to preview it. Next week's show will explore modifications to the Security Rule in the OR.