HealthIT Answers June 19, 2022
By Art Gross, President and CEO, HIPAA Secure Now!
The HIPAA Omnibus Rule was established to identify and further outline accountability within the entities of healthcare regarding patient data. To understand the HIPAA Omnibus Rule and how it affects these entities, we need to understand who and what are the “moving parts” that make up the operation. Once we recap these key components, we’ll summarize how they play into the Omnibus Rule.
Covered Entity (CE)
A covered entity is an individual, organization, or agency that falls under HIPAA guidelines. The HIPAA rules apply to them to protect the privacy and security of health information.
A covered entity is one of the following:
- Health Plan
- Health Care Clearinghouse
- Health Care...
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