Lexology April 24, 2024
On April 22, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a Final Rule titled HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy. The Final Rule strengthens the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule by prohibiting disclosure of protected health information (PHI) related to lawful reproductive health care under certain circumstances. The Final Rule is designed to promote high-quality health care by fostering trust and communication between individuals and their health care providers.
The Final Rule:
- Prohibits use or disclosure of PHI to investigate or impose liability on individuals, health care providers, or others who seek, obtain, provide, or facilitate reproductive health care that is lawful under the circumstances under which it is...
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