HIPAA Changes in the HITECH Act of 2009: Audits
House bill Sec. 4411
Senate bill Sec. 13411
Conference agreement Sec. 13411
This text is from the Conference Committee Report
Current Law
The Secretary is authorized to conduct compliance reviews
to determine whether covered entities are complying with
HIPAA standards.
House Bill
The House bill would require the Secretary to perform
periodic audits to ensure compliance with the Privacy and
Security Rule promulgated pursuant to HIPAA and the
requirements of this subtitle.
Senate Bill
Same provision.
Conference Agreement
Same provision.