Posted on March 27, 2009 by Helen Oscislawski

CDT Releases HITECH - HIPAA Guidance

The Center for Democracy and Technology ("CDT") has released a great guidance document that compares the requirements under the newly-enacted HITECH Act against HIPAA, and highlights specific changes resulting from this new legislation. The CDT guidance document also identifies key compliance deadline dates that all covered entities, business associates and other entities that handle personal health records should note on their calendars.  You can review the CDT's "Summary of Health Privacy Provisions in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Legislation," as updated March 24, 2009, by clicking here.   

The CDT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public policy organization that is funded through various private donors, which are listed on the CDT's web page for 2008 and 2007.  

 

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Posted on March 25, 2009 by Helen Oscislawski

HITECH, Red Flags, HIPAA and Updating Privacy & Security Programs

Since HIPAA and its related Privacy and Security Rules went into effect for health care providers, there have been a number of new laws and regulations passed that impact the policy, procedures and overall privacy and security approach for many health care organizations. The Red Flag Rules (which go into effect for the health care sector this May of 2009), the New Jersey Identity Theft Prevention Act and its most recently promulgated regulations, as well as the brand new federal HITECH Act are among those that must be considered, addressed and incorporated into a health care organization's current approach, strategy, policies and procedures.

Join me on April 14, 2009 at the New Jersey Hospital Association in Princeton, New Jersey for a 1-day educational workshop where I will walk through the requirements of these new laws, their impact to New Jersey health care organizations, and what steps can be taken to assure compliance.  For more information on how to register, visit the NJHA's website or click here for a link to the Registration Form. 

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