To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On January 21, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published proposed changes to the privacy rule (Privacy Rule) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) is part of the prior administration's "Regulatory Sprint to Coordinated Care" to improve coordination of care, promote value-based care, and reduce administrative burden. HHS raises numerous questions and requests comments from the public. The Proposed Rule includes some proposals that may cause additional burden (such as potentially having to revise notices of privacy practices), but includes many potentially positive changes.