I HIPAA
Patient Access to Medical Records: Who, What and When
Following more than 50 recent enforcement actions, the HIPAA patient right of access is back in focus as HHS investigates a vaccination complaint, OCR reinforces parental access obligations through a Dear Colleague letter, and HRSA introduces new grant requirements related to parental consent.
Privacy in Practice: NPP Updates to Protect Your Health Center
This timely review of the Notice of Privacy Practices explains HIPAA requirements and upcoming 42 CFR Part 2 updates effective February 16, 2026, and highlights how a well-crafted NPP can help health centers reduce patient complaints, mitigate OCR investigation risk, and clearly communicate data use, parental access, and state law obligations.
Post-Breach Break-Ups: Is it Time to End a Business Associate Relationship?
When business associates—such as EMR vendors, pharmacy TPAs, or coding consultants—report data breaches with tight timelines or incomplete information, covered entities must not only navigate complex HIPAA notification obligations but also decide whether to continue the relationship and how to reduce future risk.
Amending Patient Records: Patient Rights and Health Center Responses
As patient portal access expands, health centers must maintain accurate, up-to-date records and clear policies for responding to patient amendment requests to support quality care, meet legal and regulatory requirements, and reduce the risk of OCR complaints.
Meet the instructor
Dianne Pledgie
Principal at Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC, Dianne advises health care and non-profit organizations on the development and implementation of robust compliance programs.
Dianne also provides legal guidance on privacy, security and confidentiality matters, with particular focus on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and the Information Blocking Rule
Dianne also provides legal guidance on privacy, security and confidentiality matters, with particular focus on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and the Information Blocking Rule
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