[Guidance Overview] Proposed Modifications to HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rules According to HITECH Act (PDF)

3 pages. Excerpt: "The stated purpose of the proposed regulations is to implement statutory amendments under HITECH, to strengthen the protection and security of health information, and to improve the workability and effectiveness of the HIPAA Rules." (Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP)

[Guidance Overview] A Break Down of the Proposed Changes to HIPAA

Excerpt: "The proposed rule contains numerous changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule; of those changes, CDT considers the [following four] to be the most consequential. 1.Business Associates 2.Enforcement 3.Marketing 4.Research" (Center for Democracy & Technology)

'Meaningful Use' of Electronic Health Records

Excerpt: "Starting in May 2011, the federal government will begin paying bonuses to doctors, clinicians, and hospitals that have adopted the use of electronic health records (EHRs). From now until 2016 individual doctors and other providers may earn up to $44,000 from Medicare or $63,750 from Medicaid, and hospitals can earn millions of dollars, if they can demonstrate they are making 'meaningful use' of EHR systems." (Health Affairs)

DOL Answers More EFAST2 Questions for Form 5500 Filers

Excerpt: "DOL explains how filers can meet the requirement to submit separate attachments for actuarial information when the plan's actuary sends a single electronic file. Similar procedures apply if the accountant sends a single file combining the auditor's report with other financial information." (Mercer LLC)

Electronic Medical Records: Higher Costs Cited by Study

Excerpt: "Contradicting conventional IT wisdom, a team of researchers has found that implementing electronic medical records results in higher costs, more staffing and more medical complications." (The Fiscal Times)

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