This post, HHS releases limited HIPAA waiver during Hurricane Harvey: 5 things to know, first appeared on http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/. Written by Jessica Kim Cohen | August 30, 2017 HHS issued a limited waiver of HIPAA sanctions and penalties during Hurricane Harvey, which HHS Secretary Tom Price, MD, declared a public health emergency in Texas Aug. 26 and Louisiana Aug. 28. The HIPAA Privacy Rule cannot be suspended during emergencies. However, the HHS secretary may waive certain provisions […]