HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule: 15 Things to Know Before Sept. 23

By Sept. 23, hospitals and physicians must comply with the HIPAA omnibus final rule, which strengthens patient privacy protections and provides patients with new rights to their protected health information.

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Here are some highlights from the omnibus final rule healthcare providers and covered entities should be mindful of to ensure compliance by Sept. 23.

1. The final rule expands patient rights by allowing them to ask for a copy of their electronic medical record in electronic form.

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