End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
An Update on Guidance Issued During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency by the Office for Civil Rights
This resource provides a detailed timeline about the COVID-19 public health emergency and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforcement of penalties for violating certain requirements under HIPAA.
Key Points
- OCR has resumed enforcing violations of the HIPAA rules related to the use of telehealth for the provision of behavioral health services.
- OCR has resumed enforcing violations of the HIPAA rules regarding uses and disclosures of PHI for public health activities and health oversight activities.
Type
Law
Author
- CoE-PHI
Date
2023