Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Office for Civil Rights?

The responsibility of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) primarily revolves around enforcing and ensuring compliance with various civil rights laws, including those pertaining to health information privacy and security. Among its key functions, OCR investigates complaints filed by individuals regarding discrimination and violations of their rights. It also conducts compliance reviews to assess how entities comply with regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and performs education and outreach to inform the public and healthcare organizations about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

The option that is not a core responsibility of the OCR is implementing healthcare policies. While OCR may provide guidance and oversight related to these policies, it does not directly engage in the implementation of healthcare policies themselves. Instead, its focus is on enforcing existing laws and ensuring that entities adhere to them. This distinction highlights the OCR's role in oversight and enforcement rather than active policy-making or implementation.