Tag: HITECH

Q. How do the new HIPAA/HITECH rules change our relationships with business associates that handle patient information on our behalf? A. Under HIPAA, HME suppliers must have agreements in place with their business associates who perform activities involving the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) while providing services on their behalf. HHS recently issued a proposed rule to implement changes to HIPAA and clarify whom it considers subject to the new HITECH law. HITECH regulates...