HHS Model Attestation

Employer Action Items:

• December 23, 2024: By December 23, 2024, HIPAA-covered entities and business associates must be prepared to comply with the new restrictions by doing the following:
• Update HIPAA Policies and Procedures and Business Associate Agreements to address the new requirements.
• Review and amend Business Associate Agreements to ensure liability and indemnification is properly addressed, if necessary.
• Implement attestation process. HHS has provided a Model Attestation for covered entities and business associates to use.
• Inform employees and provide training on revised HIPAA Policies and Procedures.