With the September 23, 2009 effective date for the new HIPAA breach notification requirements rapidly approaching, health care organizations must move now to address compliance obligations. The slide deck below (from a presentation for the … [Continue reading]
HIPAA Breach Notification Rules Issued
August 20, 2009 By
On August 19th, HHS issued new rules requiring HIPAA covered entities to notify individuals when their health information is breached. The breach notification rules implement provisions of the HITECH Act, passed as part of the federal stimulus … [Continue reading]
New Washington State Insurance Regulation Should Expedite Payment of Claims
August 11, 2009 By
Coordination of Benefits. Effective September 1, 2009 medical insurance plans will be subject to clearly defined time frame requirements for the processing of claims involving coordination of benefits. The goal of the amended regulation is to … [Continue reading]
