JD Supra July 25, 2022
After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overruling the constitutionally protected right to an abortion, federal agencies have issued guidance intended to help protect the privacy of patients. Employers should carefully consider this guidance because it impacts their responsibilities as a sponsor of a group health plan and the privacy rights of their employees.
As part of our ongoing “Reproductive Healthcare Issues for Employers” series, I will summarize the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) guidance and highlight the most critical elements for employers.
HHS Guidance under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”)
On June 29, 2022, OCR issued new guidance to protect patients seeking reproductive...
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