AMA’s HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules Overview
Written on March 10, 2010 – 2:20 pm | by James Ireland |Information regarding the HIPAA and HITECH changes contained in the 2009 Economic Stimulus package.
Additional information from the AMA.
HITECH Act Mandated Changes
Written on March 8, 2010 – 11:30 am | by James Ireland |As of February 18, 2010, all HIPAA covered entities (physicians and their employees) will also be under HITECH (Health Information Technology Economic and Clinical Health) Act. The HIPAA Security Rules require covered entities and business associates to implement and adopt administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure that electronic protected health information (“ePHI”) is [...]
Privacy policies over electronic health records expand reach – Pittsburgh Business Times:
Written on February 26, 2010 – 11:01 pm | by James Ireland |Pittsburgh Business Times
The HITECH Act, a provision written into the Recovery Act that deals with the security of electronic health records, hit a small milestone this week.
On Feb. 17, a large group of companies classified as business associates of health care providers became subject to privacy policies outlined by the [...]
Federal Judge Sentences Physician And Other Employees For HIPAA Violations
Written on November 17, 2009 – 6:10 pm | by James Ireland |A federal judge in Arkansas sentenced a physician to one year of probation, a $5,000 fine and 50 hours of community service educating professionals on HIPAA; an account representative to one year of probation and a $2,500 fine; and an emergency unit coordinator to one year of probation and a $1,500 fine.
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