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No HIPAA Compliant Policies and Procedures Means "Willful Neglect"
The legal analyses of the NPRM are starting to come in and indicate a new awareness of the need for compliant HIPAA policies and procedures. This recent post is a good example.
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Not only has the NPRM expanded the universe by including sub-contractor of business agents it has made it clear that responsibility for PHI extends up and down the ladder. This responsibilty exists whether there is an agreement in place or not, but if there is a business associate agreement in place you must be compliant with the terms of that agreement, now.
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