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- 1HHS Clarifies Privacy Rules for State Medicaid Programs●HHS Office for Civil Rights Clarifies Privacy Rules for State Medicaid Programs
The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has issued clarifications on how federal privacy rules apply to state Medicaid programs. The guidance addresses how patient information may be handled and shared under Medicaid, aiming to help states comply with HIPAA requirements. States and health advocates are expected to examine the clarification for implications on data sharing and beneficiary privacy protections.