August 6, 2013
Question:
Answer:
The notice does not need to mention a patient’s right to breach notification
Correct Answer?
Explanation:
No changes need to be made to the NPP to comply with the new HIPAA rules
A copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices must be provided to patients at the patient’s first visit and whenever the Notice is updated
According to new HIPAA, the practice has the authority to terminate the patient relationship if the patient refuses to sign the NPP
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