News & Knowledge *New* HIPAA Prerequisite to Sharing PHI that is Potentially Related to Reproductive Healthcare The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Final Rule on April 26, 2024, outlining additional requirements that HIPAA-covered entities and business associates must follow before sharing individuals’ protected health information (PHI) potentially related to reproductive healthcare. The Final Rule became effective on December 23, 2024. NEW PREREQUISITES TO DISCLOSURES OF CERTAIN PHI The Final Rule prohibits Regulated Entities (covered entities and business associates) from using or sharing PHI with a third party to investigate, prosecute, or fine someone “for the mere act of seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating” lawful reproductive healthcare (RHC). Regulated Entities also may not use or… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in with Curi - or - Sign in with Constellation Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT August 19, 2024October 3, 2024Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management *New* OIG Exclusion Monitoring: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the role of the OIG? The Office of Inspector General (OIG) was established in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to identify… Read more January 12, 2024March 1, 2024Compliance & Regulatory | Health Policy The State and Your License: How to Avoid the Landmines This webinar will help you understand licensing implications of medical malpractice settlements; learn the multiple other bases the State has to investigate your license and what to do if you are contacted by an investigator; provide an overview of the “typical” licensing matter; and identify trends in licensing investigations -namely related to prescriber issues. Read more January 12, 2024March 1, 2024Compliance & Regulatory | Practice Management | Risk Management AI in Healthcare: The Good, the Bad, and the Not so Pretty This webinar will discuss the foundations of artificial intelligence (AI) and the benefits that have been realized in other industries, challenges with applying AI to complex healthcare problems, and specific safety risks that have been identified allowing participants to better assess risks to their organization. Read more