HIPAA Privacy Rules & Discovery of Medical Records
The HIPAA Privacy Rule took effect in 2003. It has a number of functions, one of which is to control the release of medical records. Records can only be released to certain people under certain...
View ArticleWhat Is the HIPAA Privacy Act?
The right to health information privacy in the U.S. is regulated by the HIPAA Privacy Act. The act sets forth the rights of consumers regarding their individual health information.
View ArticleHow to Protect HIPAA Privacy
HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was signed into law in 1996. It changed the way health information is handled, created standards for electronic claims, implemented...
View ArticleIssues With Patient Privacy & HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides individuals with protection from their private medical records being distributed without their consent. However, there are some...
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HIPAA Privacy Regulations for Substance Abuse Counselors in Idaho
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, known as HIPAA, protects patients and health care providers from inappropriate release and use of private health information. HIPAA is a...
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HIPAA Privacy Regulations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources issued regulations concerning access to an individual's health information via the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996....
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HIPAA Hospital Privacy Laws
HIPPA stands for "Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act," which is a set of federal laws enacted in 1996 and regulated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HIPAA's privacy...
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HIPAA Privacy Laws for Medical Office Personnel
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act enacted by the federal government in 1996. HIPAA was implemented on April 14, 2003, with the exception of small healthcare...
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HIPAA Privacy Laws for Employees
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created in 1996. To enforce the standards set forward by HIPAA, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
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HIPAA Privacy Regulations for a Substance Abuse Counselor
Substance abuse counselors adhere to strict Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy standards in the performance of their job duties. Counselors help people overcome...
View ArticleWhy Did Congress Enact HIPAA Privacy?
According to the Tennessee Department of Health, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) was enacted by Congress on August 21, 1996, under the administration of President Bill...
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HIPAA Privacy Requirements for Dentists
Federal privacy laws indicate that certain information must be protected. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 mandates extra protection for the privacy of patients' health...
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HIPAA Style Data Privacy Rules
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) dictates that a person has the right to control any information that is associated with a health care decision that he makes. HIPAA...
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Penalties for Violations of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
In December 2000, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) established the final Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The Privacy Rules protect...
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Who Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule Cover?
HIPAA is an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which was passed in 1996 to protect the rights of health care consumers. HIPAA covers a variety of health care...
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HIPAA Privacy Rule Definition
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was implemented in 1996. The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides regulations for the protection of patient health care information. This privacy...
View ArticleInformation on HIPAA Privacy Rules for Patient Access
The U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is the federal law that protects the privacy of public health information. The Privacy Rule specifically makes it illegal for...
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HIPAA Privacy Notice Requirements
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which was enacted in 1996 and is overseen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HIPAA regulations are enforced...
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What Are the Benefits of the HIPAA Privacy Act?
Following passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act in 1996, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable...
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There is some confusion about the roles of neurosurgeons versus orthopedic surgeons, leaving many to wonder which doctor to consult. This is especially problematic when it comes to treatment of spinal...
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