The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a new federal regulation that deals with privacy of the medical record.  The standard was published in December 2000 and entities such as the Health Care DIstrict have until February 2003 to structure a compliance program.  The Health Care District has formed a HIPAA Compliance Committee.  The purpose of this committee is to formulate the plans, policies, and procedures necessary for compliance with this standard.  The Committee meets on a regular basis and is composed of employees from the affected programs.



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Related HIPAA websites:

www.aspe.hhs.gov/admnsimp/

www.arthurandersen.com/HealthcareHIPAA/

www.privacysecuritynetwork.com/healthcare/default.cfm