What are our responsibilities with regard to HIPAA?
Any organization that works with health-related information is probably subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which sets out standards for protecting the privacy of health records. The Department of Health and Human Services has set up a website containing fact sheets on HIPAA, useful links, and a variety of educational materials. The website is located at: http://www.dhhs.
Any organization that works with health-related information is probably subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which sets out standards for protecting the privacy of health records. The Department of Health and Human Services has set up a website containing fact sheets on HIPAA, useful links, and a variety of educational materials.