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HIPAA Continuity of Care

HIPAA Journal

Under HIPAA, continuity of care is not always as straightforward as it could be due to seemingly contradictory guidance issued by HHS’ Office of Civil Rights. The term “continuity of care” has various definitions. One of the permissible disclosures of PHI in this category is for “case management and care coordination”.

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HIPAA Updates and HIPAA Changes in 2023

HIPAA Journal

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.

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