As the year is coming to an end, the industry is speculating the release date of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITECH”) final rule. The final rule is expected to address modifications to the Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules, and with the release date yet to be determined, it is important for Covered Entities and Business Associates to be prepared for the upcoming changes.
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