FAQ 195 Will the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) make future changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule and, if so, how will these changes be made?
This guidance explains that the HIPAA Privacy Rule can be modified in accordance with the APA if the Secretary deems it necessary.
Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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