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Clearing the final HIPAA hurdle: preparing for compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule
Michigan Health & Hospitals
|July 31, 2003
Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released the final Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule on February 20. This publication occurred as healthcare providers were finalizing preparations for the HIPAA Privacy Rule compliance.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Compliance
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Healthcare providers were preparing for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
- The HIPAA Privacy Rule governs the use and disclosure of protected health information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To announce the publication of the final HIPAA Security Rule.
- To inform healthcare providers of the new security standards.
Main Methods:
- Publication of a final rule by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Main Results:
- The final HIPAA Security Rule was published on February 20.
- The publication coincided with the compliance deadline for the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare organizations must now adhere to both HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.
- Compliance with the Security Rule is critical for protecting electronic health information.