2014 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare (Sections 1 - 18445)
Chapter 156 - Health Information Technology (Sections 17901 - 17953)
Subchapter III - Privacy (Sections 17921 - 17953)
Part A - Improved Privacy Provisions and Security Provisions (Sections 17931 - 17940)
Sec. 17933 - Education on health information privacy
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 156 - HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUBCHAPTER III - PRIVACY Part A - Improved Privacy Provisions and Security Provisions Sec. 17933 - Education on health information privacy |
| Contains | section 17933 |
| Date | 2014 |
| Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 5, 2015 |
| Positive Law | No |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 111-5, div. A, title XIII, §13403, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 263. |
| Statutes at Large Reference | 123 Stat. 263 |
| Public and Private Law | Public Law 111-5 |
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Not later than 6 months after February 17, 2009, the Secretary shall designate an individual in each regional office of the Department of Health and Human Services to offer guidance and education to covered entities, business associates, and individuals on their rights and responsibilities related to Federal privacy and security requirements for protected health information.
(b) Education initiative on uses of health informationNot later than 12 months after February 17, 2009, the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Health and Human Services shall develop and maintain a multi-faceted national education initiative to enhance public transparency regarding the uses of protected health information, including programs to educate individuals about the potential uses of their protected health information, the effects of such uses, and the rights of individuals with respect to such uses. Such programs shall be conducted in a variety of languages and present information in a clear and understandable manner.
(Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, §13403, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 263.)
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