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HHS Retreats on Plan to Scrap EHR Security, Privacy Regs

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HHS Retreats on Plan to Scrap EHR Security, Privacy Regs

Federal regulators abandoned plans to remove core privacy and security certification requirements for electronic health records after industry pushback. The Department of Health and Human Services proceeded with other proposed modifications to certification regulations, focused on reducing costs and promoting healthcare technology innovation.

Why it matters: Healthcare providers and health IT vendors must monitor ongoing changes to electronic health record certification rules that affect compliance obligations and product development roadmaps.

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