Office for Civil Rights

HHS and OCR published the final rule to prohibit the denial of healthcare services based on race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability. Attorney Melissa Shimizu what employers must do next.

HHS and OCR published the final rule to prohibit the denial of healthcare services based on race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability. Attorney Melissa Shimizu what employers must do next.

The Office for Civil Rights will begin investigating breaches or protected health information that affect less than 500 individuals, says attorney Sheryl Feutz-Harter.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

Now is the time for employers to ensure documentation is in order, especially if they’ve received a pre-screening questionnaire from the Office for Civil Rights.

Phase two of the review program focuses on covered entities, including employers. How advisers can help clients prepare.

HHS is launching phase two of its audit program focused on covered entities, including employers and other plan sponsors.

HHS is launching phase two of its audit program focused on covered entities, including employers and other plan sponsors.