HIPAA Violation: A Case Study

For this week’s discussion I have read the article assigned this week regarding HIPAA violations. I will summarize the case against the physician and what the HIPAA law states. I will also discuss what the penalties are for a HIPAA violation and if this physician could have faced further charges.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the promises and covenants contained herein, as well as other good and valuable consideration, parties do hereby agree as follows:

HIPAA security regulations is an important part of our job, and in my home health agency we cover the entities protected health information (PHI) and apply all the regulations to keep PHI protected that involve creation, maintenance, transmission, and receiving of PHI electronically. An important detail, our patients signed the medical records consents previous to receive any services. The most important element in this project are our nurses, the goal is increase educational knowledge to facilitate the healing of chronic wounds. In this regard, the management of these wounds calls on a close association between the sufferer, the health care agency, and the nurses.

If the medical transcription company you use 'only' complies with HIPAA law requirements and does not rise above the 'bare' essentials protecting health information; only following basic requirements, you're setting yourself up for failure. Violations of requirements under the law - the monetary penalty your company faces - are increasing dramatically.

If I was in Andrea’s position, I would not use my smart phone to video tape the seizure activity of the patient. Under no circumstances should any nurse utilize his or her smart phone for such procedure. Let me reiterate because some of the content of this post is similar to my previous discussion. In this scenario, it might appear that the nurse is insubordinate but she has that given right to advocate for her patient; this is what a prudent nurse would and should do. As for the HIPAA that was implemented in 1996, does this rule apply to Andrea? Absolutely, (Hebda & Czar, (2015, p. 235) stated that “the HIPAA Privacy Rule was crafted to protect the privacy of people who seek healthcare.” Andrea needed consent but

In consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereby agree as follows:

This legal contract represents a legal binding between all signatures. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of

The significant section of HIPAA has been Title II, “Preventing Health Care Fraud and Abuse, Administrative Simplification, and Medical Liability Reform.” The Privacy Rule has affected nearly all health care plans and all health care providers. Physicians’ offices, hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, dentists, medical equipment dealers, billing services and others providing administrative services have all been required to implement systems designed to protect all forms of patient information. All subcontractors and suppliers coming into contact with patient information must comply with the Privacy Rule.

Therefore, it is crucial for service providers in PH market to pay attention to their arrangements with other providers in the market. The definition of ‘Agreement’ under Ch.I is very wide. It covers all types of commercial arrangements including both in writing or agreed verbally. Also, an

whether the parties have engaged in the process of offer and acceptance that incorporates to an agreement;

IN CONSIDERATION OF the matters described above and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Client and the Contractor (individually the “Party” and collectively the “Parties” to this Agreement) agree as follows:

Contracts Act 1950 s. 2(e), every promise and every set of promises, forming the consideration for each other, is an agreement. This means both of the party (promisor and promisee) exchanging their promise with consideration is an agreement.

Outcome: Court held forum clause enforceable bc FL court would be competent jurisdiction and the Shutes had notice of the clause

For the most part, contractual agreement has always been viewed in terms of offer and acceptance. Throughout time, the universal principle to contract law has been as follows; parties may get into an agreement however they deem fit and those parties are subject to the terms they deem fit. As far as legal requirements vital to their formation, there are binding contracts that may be formed. Moreover, a binding agreement may be manifested in terms of writing or in verbal form.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree to the following: