Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, most commonly known by its initials HIPAA, was enacted by Congress then signed by President Bill Clinton on August 21, 1996. This act was put into place in order to regulate the privacy of patient health information, and as an effort to lower the cost of health care, shape the many pieces of our complicated healthcare system. This act also protects individuals from losing their health
What is HIPAA? HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The primary goal of HIPAA is to protect people’s health insurance and their confidentiality. Health care providers, clearinghouses and health insurance plans must comply with the guidelines that HIPAA mandates. In this paper we will go over the purpose for the development of HIPAA, how long it took to implement, organizations that are affected by it, some standard requirements and a description of code sets and
Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act (HIPAA) Shoshana Weisberg Binghamton University Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act (HIPAA) President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act (HIPPA) on August 21, 1996 (Hartley & Jones, 2014, Chapter 1). To understand what this act is, a definition of “portability” and “affordability” must be provided. Portability guarantees that an employee could obtain health insurance if he or she
HIPAA Complaint Procedures HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Complaint Procedures have been in place since 1996. Subsection § 160.306 of the legislation clearly states that, “A person who believes a covered entity is not complying with the administrative simplification provisions may file a complaint with the Secretary.” (HIPAA, 1996). The Secretary investigates all complaints that are filed and then reports its findings to the facility and its complainant.
The Health Insurance Portability and Administration Act (HIPAA) is legislation that was signed into law by former president Bill Clinton on 21 Aug, 1996. This legislation was introduced 18 Mar. 1996 by Bill Archer, TX (R) (Health Insurance). The purpose of this legislation was aimed at improving the portability and continual health care insurance coverage of American citizens and reduce the overall waste in medical spending. Not only did it provide the ability to keep ones’ health insurance it also
fixtures in any business or health care related profession. While these advances increased workplace efficiency and the ease in which one could access company and patient information, it opened organizations and individuals up to security breaches and unsecured information. Overall, these developments brought to light the need for enhanced security and patient control over medical records and treatment. In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by Congress
information present in health care. In their field of work, nurses organize data they collect and incorporate it into effective nursing interventions and care plans. As technology increasingly arises in health care, nurses have the duty to maintain privacy and confidentiality of their patient. Therefore, nurses must be proficient in nursing informatics, are responsible for adequate information and documentation, and must abide the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to safeguard their
In 1996 the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This act of congress has changed how every covered entity manages and distributes health information. Standards have been established for providers. Patients have the right to view their health records. They also have recourse if their health information is disclosed without their permission. As a patient you (or your personal representative) have the right to view and receive a copy of your medical and billing records from
Most of us are familiar with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as the federal law that ensures protection and security of patients’ personal and health information. Its initial purpose was to protect transmittal of electronic health information as technology began replacing paper (records, communications, and such.) While our personal information is being protected, and it prevents insurance companies from using this information against us when they are determining
INTRODUCTION: PRIVACY IN HEALTHCARE The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), public law was enacted on August 21, 1996 (HIPAA - General Information, 2013, April 2). HIPAA required the Secretary to issue privacy regulations to rule individually identifiable health information (HHS.gov, n.d.). The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to health plans, health care clearing houses, and to any health care provider who carries health information into electronic