What was the compliance deadline for all covered entities under the HIPAA Omnibus Rules?

The compliance deadline for all covered entities under the HIPAA Omnibus Rules was September 22, 2014. This date marked the end of the grace period that allowed covered entities and their business associates to implement necessary changes mandated by the Omnibus Rule, which updated existing standards for HIPAA compliance. The updates included new privacy protections for patients and clarified the responsibilities of business associates regarding Protected Health Information (PHI).

Covered entities had to ensure that their policies, procedures, and practices were in alignment with the new regulations by this deadline to maintain compliance and avoid potential penalties. The changes were critical, as they strengthened patients' privacy rights and expanded the scope of liability to business associates, reinforcing that they too must comply with HIPAA regulations.