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Enactment of HITECH Act.
On that date, tiered civil monetary penalties were put into place for violations following the enactment, and state attorneys general were given the authority to enforce the act. -
Deadline for Complying with New Accounting for Disclosure Rules
Initial deadline for complying with new accounting for disclosure rules for entities implementing electronic health systems after January 1, 2009. -
Business Associates Became Compliant
all business associates were to be compliant with new regulations. -
Extended deadline for Older Systems
Extended deadline for older systems to comply with the new accounting for disclosure rules.