2008 News Archive

December 2008

•  HIPAA & Health Information Technology Guidance - 12/15/2008

November 2008

• HHS/ED Joint Guidance on the Application of FERPA and HIPAA to Student Health Records - 11/25/08
• Final Patient Safety Rule Published Press Release - 11/21/08

October 2008

• New Frequently Asked Question on HIPAA waiver during a national or public health emergency - 10/6/08

September 2008

• HIPAA Privacy Guides to Communications with Family, Friends, and Others Involved in a Patient's Care - 9/16/08
  • Patient Guide: When Health Care Providers May Communicate About You with Your Family, Friends, or Others Involved in Your Care
  • Provider Guide: Communicating with a Patient's Family, Friends, or Others Involved in a Patient's Care

July 2008

• HHS and Providence Health & Services enter Resolution Agreement - 7/15/08
  • Press Release

May 2008

• Health Information Privacy Brochures in Other Languages - 05/13/08

February 2008

• New Patient Safety Proposed Regulation Aims to Improve Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Press Release - 02/12/08