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

Audits
House bill Sec. 4411
Senate bill Sec. 13411
Conference agreement Sec. 13411

This text is from the Conference Committee Report

Current Law

The Secretary is authorized to conduct compliance reviews to determine whether covered entities are complying with HIPAA standards.

House Bill

The House bill would require the Secretary to perform periodic audits to ensure compliance with the Privacy and Security Rule promulgated pursuant to HIPAA and the requirements of this subtitle.

Senate Bill

Same provision.

Conference Agreement

Same provision.