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HIPAA and FERPA: competing or collaborating?

Joan M Kiel¹, Laura M Knoblauch

¹Department of Health Management Systems, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA. kiel@duq.edu

Journal of Allied Health

|December 25, 2010

Summary

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Navigating student privacy involves understanding both the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This guide clarifies the intersection of FERPA and HIPAA for educational institutions.

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Area of Science:

Health Law
Education Law
Privacy Law

Background:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student educational records.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects patient health information.
A conflict arises when students are also patients, requiring clarification on applicable privacy laws.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the intersection of HIPAA and FERPA when student educational records overlap with patient health information.
To provide guidance for schools navigating the complexities of dual privacy regulations.
To highlight the need for individualized assessment due to the lack of a universal solution.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Examination of case-specific scenarios and legal interpretations at the intersection of student and patient privacy.
Consideration of state-specific laws that may impact HIPAA/FERPA compliance.

Main Results:

There is no single "one size fits all" approach to managing HIPAA and FERPA compliance for students who are patients.
Specific wording within HIPAA or FERPA can significantly alter compliance requirements.
Individual state laws must be considered alongside federal regulations.

Conclusions:

Schools must carefully evaluate their unique circumstances to determine the appropriate privacy regulations (HIPAA or FERPA) to follow.
The interpretation of key terms within the laws is crucial for accurate compliance.
Future legislative efforts should aim to simplify the language of HIPAA and FERPA to prioritize student and patient welfare over legal interpretation.