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Key Healthcare Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Healthcare Law Blog

Definition of “Originating Site”. The Act extends the definition of “originating site” to mean any site in the United States, including the home of an individual, until December 31, 2024. [1] Definition of “Practitioner”. COVID-19 Vaccines. if appropriate. [44] Key Funding of Related Healthcare Programs.

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HIPAA Updates and HIPAA Changes in 2023

HIPAA Journal

The Armed Forces’ permission to use or disclose PHI to all uniformed services has been expanded. A definition has been added for electronic health records. Wording change to expand the ability of a covered entity to disclose PHI to avert a threat to health or safety when harm is “seriously and reasonably foreseeable.”

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