2006 News Archive

May 2006

• OCR granted authority to enforce confidentiality protections of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 Delegation of Authority - 5/19/06

April 2006

• Updated Version of HIPAA Administrative Simplification Regulation Text - 4/5/06

March 2006

• New Frequently Asked Question on Health Plans Disclosing PHI to Persons Assisting Beneficiaries - 3/14/06
• New Frequently Asked Question on Health Plans Reminding Enrollees About the Availability of the NPP - 3/6/06

February 2006

• Final Enforcement Rule Published [PDF] - 2/16/06