With the passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act and the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act in New York, HIPAA-covered entities would be wise to consider how this new legislation, HIPAA, and existing state cybersecurity and privacy frameworks interact.
The importance of a best-in-class compliance program is highlighted in environments like the COVID-19 pandemic when providers are faced with rapidly changing regulatory policies.
At Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, the campus’s student health center provides vital healthcare services and insurance to undergraduate and graduate students who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
Lauren Riplinger, vice president, policy and government affairs, at AHIMA summarizes relevant information on current federal privacy guidance, waivers, and enforcement discretion for health information professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.