On March 21, 2016, Health and Human Service’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced the launch of the second round of national HIPAA audits. These audits are focused on covered entities (health plans and health care providers) and business associates (e.g., brokers, TPAs). The audits will target enforcement of HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification rules.

 

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