45 CFR 160.304 - Principles for achieving compliance.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 45 - Public Welfare last revised: Jan 28, 2026

View all text of Subpart C [§ 160.300 - § 160.316]

§ 160.304 - Principles for achieving compliance.

(a) Cooperation. The Secretary will, to the extent practicable and consistent with the provisions of this subpart, seek the cooperation of covered entities and business associates in obtaining compliance with the applicable administrative simplification provisions.

(b) Assistance. The Secretary may provide technical assistance to covered entities and business associates to help them comply voluntarily with the applicable administrative simplification provisions.

[78 FR 5690, Jan. 25, 2013]

authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302(a); 42 U.S.C. 1320d-1320d-9; sec. 264, Pub. L. 104-191, 110 Stat. 2033-2034 (42 U.S.C. 1320d-2 (note)); 5 U.S.C. 552; secs. 13400-13424, Pub. L. 111-5, 123 Stat. 258-279; and sec. 1104 of Pub. L. 111-148, 124 Stat. 146-154

source: 65 FR 82798, Dec. 28, 2000, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 45 CFR 160.304