HHS Office for Civil Rights Briefing on Recent Rulemaking 137 Event date: 9/10/2024 3:00 PM Export event Caitlin Tricomi post on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | Categories: Privacy and Security, HIPAA, HRSA - HCCN, Webinars HRSA Participants joined HRSA to hear directly from HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on recent final rules important to health centers and other HRSA awardees. Speakers addressed these rules:The HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy:The Final Rule strengthens the HIPAA Privacy Rule (1996) by prohibiting the disclosure of protected health information (PHI) related to lawful reproductive health care in certain circumstances. Learn more on the HHS website.Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:On May 1, OCR finalized a rule that prohibits discrimination based on disability. This rule, titled Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in HHS Programs or Activities, advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504. It clarifies and strengthens civil rights protections for people with disabilities, addresses discrimination in medical treatment, adds enforceable standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment, and ensures accessible web content and mobile apps. Learn more on the HHS website.Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act:On April 26, OCR issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), advancing protections against discrimination in health care. Learn more on the HHS website. Resource Links Registration is now closed Tags: HIPAAprivacy & securityAdvancing equity Print Related Resources Digital Health Strategy to Enable Comprehensive Care: Navigating Regulatory Waters- Compliance and Considerations Health Center Resilience in the Face of Cyber Adversity Individuals’ Access and Use of Patient Portals and Smartphone Health Apps, 2022 Information Blocking Rule Requirements for Part 2 Data in Patient Portals Navigating Compliance Challenges with the Information Blocking Rule: A Collection of Case Studies
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