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HIPAA Changes in H.R. 1
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Education on Health Information Privacy
House bill Sec. 4403
Senate bill Sec. 13403
Conference agreement Sec. 13403

This text is from the Conference Committee Report

Current Law

The Privacy Rule promulgated pursuant to HIPAA requires each covered entity to designate a privacy official for the development and implementation of its policies and procedures.

House Bill

Within six months of enactment, the House bill would require the Secretary to designate a privacy advisor in each HHS regional office to offer education and guidance to covered entities and business associates on their federal health information privacy and security rights and responsibilities. Within 12 months of enactment, OCR would be required to develop and maintain a national education program to educate the public about their privacy rights and the potential uses of their PHI.

Senate Bill

Same provision.

Conference Agreement

Same provision.