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HIPAA
The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires all healthcare organizations to guarantee the confidentiality of all patient-related records, including the secure storage and disposal of that information.
Who must comply with HIPAA
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare clearinghouses
- Health maintenance organizations and managed care companies
- Health insurers
- Any covered entity that has access to individually identifiable health information
Penalties
For civil violations, Office for Civil Rights may impose monetary penalties up to $100 per violation, up to $25,000 per year. Criminal penalties can range up to $50,000 and one year in prison for certain offenses; and in some cases up to $100,000 and up to five years in prison.
Read more about HIPAA
1. Thomas Legislative
Information on the Internet provided by the Library of Congress.
2. U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. The Web site contains links
to final HIPAA regulations.
3. HIPAA.org Supported by the Office for Civil Rights, this web site provides full information about HIPAA requirements.
Medical Privacy - National Standards to Protect the Privacy of Personal Health Information
Provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
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