The Definitive Guide to Complying with the HIPAA/HITECH Privacy and Security Rules

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Contributors

Reviewer

Author’s Note

Legal Disclaimer

1      HIPAA/HITECH Overview

Objectives

Background

1.1      Definitions

1.2      Required by Law

1.3      Covered Entities Defined

1.4      Covered Transactions Defined

1.5      Are You a Covered Entity?

1.5.1      Covered Healthcare Provider

1.5.2      Healthcare Clearinghouse

1.5.3      Health Plan

1.5.4      Government Health Plans

1.6      Business Associates

1.6.1      Business Associate Contracts

1.7      Privacy Rule Overview

1.7.1      Permitted Use and Disclosures Overview

1.7.2      Authorized Uses and Disclosures Overview

1.7.3      Minimum Necessary Overview

1.7.4      Notice and Other Individual Rights Overview

1.7.5      Administrative ...