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HIPAA Compliance
Chances are that you'll need to bring your company into compliance with the new HIPAA security rules. HIPAA is here to stay and it is affecting virtually all aspects of operation within health care organizations: If you are seeking practical solutions, you'll find help through the resources listed here.
This how-to reference explains what HIPAA is about, what it requires, and what you can do to achieve and maintain compliance. It describes the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and compliance tasks in easy-to-understand language, focusing not on technical jargon, but on what you need to do to meet requirements. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed into law by the U. S Congress and now impacts virtually every aspect of the healthcare industry. HIPAA was designed to: "to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and healthcare delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other purposes.
HIPAA Compliance is complicated. The privacy and security initiatives to reach and maintain HIPAA compliance are critical. Organizations need a quick, concise reference in order to meet HIPAA requirements and maintain ongoing HIPAA compliance. Everyone is affected by HIPAA. Determine how HIPAA will impact you regardless of whether your business or organization is a HIPAA Covered Entity. The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance is a one-stop resource for real-world HIPAA privacy and security advice that you can immediately apply to your organization's unique situation.