Client Alert: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Issues Final Rules Requiring Breach Notification for Unsecured Protected Health Information

On August 24, 2009, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") published its final rule requiring notification when health information is breached.  These rules apply to HIPAA covered entities and their business associates.
 
Click on the link below to download the Client Alert that discusses these rules.