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HIPPA privacy regulations: practical information for physicians.

E B McMahon1, T Lee-Huber

  • 1Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs, LLC, Lexington, KY 40507, USA. emcmahon@wyattfirm.com

Pain Physician
|August 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy regulations impact patient health information use and disclosure. Physicians must fully comply with these complex rules by April 14, 2003.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Law
  • Medical Compliance
  • Patient Privacy

Background:

  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy regulations were finalized in December 2000.
  • Implementation began April 14, 2001, with potential for modification within the first year.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the HIPAA privacy regulations.
  • To highlight practical compliance information for physicians.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the HIPAA privacy regulations.
  • Analysis of physician compliance requirements.

Main Results:

  • Physicians, as "covered entities," have a two-year compliance deadline (April 14, 2003).
  • The regulations govern the use, disclosure, and patient notification of health information.

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Conclusions:

  • Physicians must understand and adhere to the extensive HIPAA privacy rules.
  • This article serves as a guide, not legal advice; legal counsel is recommended for specific compliance questions.