How is the HiTECH act an extension of HIPAA?

HITECH Act Enforcement Interim Final Regulation. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, was signed into law on February 17, 2009, to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology. read more

The HITECH Act of 2009 expanded the scope of privacy and security protections available under HIPAA by increasing the potential legal liability for non-compliance and it providing for more stringent enforcement. read more