HIPAA Genetic Information

Before passage of the 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Rule, genetic information was not specifically included in the HIPAA regulations’ definition of protected health information (PHI). With passage of the Omnibus Rule, genetic information is now specifically included in the definition of PHI. As such, covered entities must implement safeguards under the HIPAA Privacy Rule to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of HIPAA genetic information.     What is [...]