HIPAA

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    HIPAA: Breach Notification

    The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires HIPAA covered entities and their business associates to provide notification following a breach of…

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    HIPAA: Authorized Uses and Disclosures

    Covered entities may use their professional judgment when releasing information to a member or in the course of what is…

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    HIPAA: Minimum Necessary Rule

    The minimum necessary rule is a key protection of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. It is based on the premise that…

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    HIPAA: Notice Requirements

    Who must provide HIPAA Notices? Covered entities (typically the Health Plan) must provide notice to their members which describe the…

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    HIPAA: How the Privacy Rule Applies to Different Health Plan Types

    Self-Insured Group Health Plans and their sponsors: The self insured group plan is required: • To comply with the use…

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    What is HIPAA?

    HIPAA is an acronym that stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. (HIPAA) and its administration…

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    HIPAA Privacy

    The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and its administration simplification provisions established rules and regulations around…

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    HIPAA Definitions

    What is Protected Health Information (PHI)? The Privacy Rule defines PHI as individually identifiable health information, held or maintained by a…