OCR launches webpage with HIPAA FAQs on Change Healthcare cyberattack
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights April 19 launched a webpage answering HIPAA-related FAQs about the Change Healthcare cyberattack. It addresses how and why OCR is responding to the incident; that no breach has been announced at this time; and other questions regarding HIPAA breach notifications if a breach is announced. In March, OCR initiated an investigation into the cyberattack.
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