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The HIPAA Privacy Rule creates national standards for safeguarding individuals' medical records …In: What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in 2000 …In: When did the HIPAA Privacy Rule take effect?
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects all 'individually identifiable health information' that a …In: What information is protected under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
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The Privacy Rule grants patients authority over their health information, including rights to access …In: How does the Privacy Rule work with regards to patient rights?
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Entities required to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule include health plans, health care clearingho …In: Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
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Without patient consent, the Privacy Rule permits the use or disclosure of health information in lim …In: Can personal health information be used or disclosed without a patient's consent under the Privacy Rule?
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The Privacy Rule mandates that covered entities implement physical, administrative, and technical sa …In: How does the Privacy Rule protect personal health information?
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Penalties for non-compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule can range from $100 to $50,000 per violatio …In: What are the penalties for non-compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
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The Privacy Rule establishes a baseline of federal protection for PHI. When state laws offer stronge …In: How does the Privacy Rule interact with state laws?
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Individuals suspecting a breach of their privacy rights can lodge a complaint with the Office for Ci …In: How can individuals file a complaint if they believe their privacy rights have been violated?
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HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was enacted by the U.S. …In: What does HIPAA stand for, and when was it enacted?
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A primary goal of HIPAA is to protect health insurance coverage for workers and their families when …In: What are the main goals of HIPAA?
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PHI includes any information in a medical record or other health-related information that can be use …In: What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
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HIPAA compliance is required for "covered entities" and their "business associates.&q …In: Who needs to be HIPAA compliant?
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HIPAA comprises the Privacy Rule, which safeguards individually identifiable health information; the …In: What are the key rules of HIPAA?
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Penalties for HIPAA violations can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation (or per record), with a …In: What are the penalties for violating HIPAA?
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HIPAA protects patient privacy primarily through the Privacy Rule, which restricts the use and discl …In: How does HIPAA protect patient privacy?
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Yes, HIPAA allows sharing patient information without consent for treatment, payment, and healthcare …In: Can patient information ever be shared without consent under HIPAA?
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HIPAA affects EHRs by enforcing standards for PHI privacy and security, including encryption require …In: How does HIPAA impact the use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
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Individuals who believe their HIPAA rights have been violated can file a complaint with the Office f …In: How can individuals file a complaint if they believe their HIPAA rights have been violated?
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