When did the new regulations of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule come into effect?

The effective date of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule was September 23, 2013. This rule made significant updates to the HIPAA Regulations to enhance the privacy and security protections for individuals' health information. It included modifications that affected covered entities and business associates, expanding the obligations to safeguard protected health information (PHI) and ensuring individuals have greater rights over their information.

The Omnibus Rule also implemented provisions of the HITECH Act to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and increased penalties for violations, demonstrating a commitment to upholding individuals' privacy rights. The date of September 23, 2013, marks the beginning of these enhanced regulations, which provided a clearer framework for compliance and an emphasis on patient privacy.