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February 16, 2006
45 CFR Parts 160 and 164 HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Enforcement; Final Rule
The final rule adopted to implement the administrative simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, (HIPAA) applies existing rules about investigating noncompliance to all of the HIPAA administrative simplification rules. It also amends the existing rules relating to the process for imposition of civil money penalties. The final rule clarifies and elaborates upon the investigation process, bases for liability, determination of the penalty amount, grounds for waiver, conduct of the hearing, and the appeal process. This final rule is effective on March 16, 2006.
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