OCR Issues Final Reproductive Privacy Rule, Eyes New Privacy Bill

The Biden administration on Monday (April 22) issued a final rule through HHS’ Office of Civil Rights that will strengthen the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) to prohibit disclosing to law enforcement private health information related to reproductive health care for people who travel across state lines for abortion care. As lawmakers and the Biden administration separately scramble to protect health information, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said the agency is tracking new privacy legislation, including the American Data...