Insights
Client Alert
HITECH Final Rule Makes Significant Changes to and Provides Key Clarifications on HIPAA Rules
February 06, 2013
BY JAMES F. OWENS, PAUL A. GOMEZ, & JOSH R. HILL
The recently released HITECH Final Rule imposes various new requirements on covered entities and business associates, and also expands the definition of business associates. This Client Alert highlights certain key changes and clarifications set forth in the Final Rule, as well as modifications to the contents of business associate agreements imposed by the Final Rule.