What is the HIPAA final rule?
What is the HIPAA final rule? The Final Rule requires that business associates and their subcontractors comply with the HIPAA rules in the same manner as covered entities. Any entity that “creates, receives or transmits” PHI on behalf of a covered entity may now be held directly liable for impermissible uses/disclosures. Who are HIPAA rules enforced by? Answer: The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules are enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). View more information about complaints related to concerns about protected health information. What type of penalties may be enforced when HIPAA rules are violated? The minimum fine...