HHS has suspended sanctions and penalties for specific violations of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, offering hospitals in the path of Tropical Storm Debby greater flexibility in their response efforts.
This announcement comes as HHS has declared public health emergencies for healthcare organizations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina in response to the health impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, according to an Aug. 7 news release from HHS.
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to bring prolonged downpours and flooding through Aug. 9.