Details on HIPAA laws
Not many are aware of the abbreviation of HIPAA. Are you aware of the what functions this term entails? If you aren’t aware, be sure to investigate thoroughly to increase your awareness of the HIPAA law that was passed in 1996 to safeguard the interests of the consumers. All of us, at one time or [...]
HIPAA Certification: Who needs it?
Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for enforcing and managing (HIPAA) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The department mandates certifications for various entities in the compliance of this law. There are no official companies which provide these certifications.
The covered entities, which include hospitals, health care providers, health insurance companies, doctors, etc., are [...]
Explaining The HIPAA Law
HIPPA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It This act came in force in 1996 to protect unnecessary disclosure and exploitation of health information of consumers. It is made of two major sets of rules.
HIPAA privacy rule: This rule makes it mandatory to keep the personal health information of a person confidential.
HIPAA Security [...]
HIPAA laws and patients
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 which is otherwise known in common circles as HIPAA has had an impact on people working in the field of healthcare, medical insurance companies and patients who are receiving medical treatment. This Act has been implemented keeping in mind the welfare of the patient and protecting [...]