What is HIPAA? - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HIPAA News
July 19, 2005 - We have had some recent changes in policy on annual training and reports to law enforcement. Please note the changes and contact our office if you have any questions or need help.

Questions or issues regarding the University's response to HIPAA should be addressed to Brett Short, Privacy Officer, Office of Corporate Compliance, 317 Health Sciences Building, 0200, or sent via e-mail to Brett Short.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 mandates health care providers adopt unprecedented standards related to the protection and security of individually identifiable patient information. The deadline for compliance with the privacy regulations was April 14, 2003.

Because of the scope of the legislation and its projected impact on the University, we have adopted a centralized approach to HIPAA compliance efforts to ensure coordination, prevent duplication, and leverage resources.

More Information about HIPAA
For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights web site:
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/index.html

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