Aug 28, 2008
http://www.medlaw.com/healthlaw/21/21_13/hipaa-and-medical-records.shtml
HIPAA and Medical Records
Privacy, security, and confidentiality in the healthcare setting.
American Health Information Management Association Description: Represents specially-educated health information management professionals throughout the health care industry. Includes practice guidelines, etc. Health Information Management Supersite (by HCPro/Greeley) Description: Searchable website offers a business directory, weekly e-mail newsletters, tips of the week, an ask-the-expert feature, news, survey results, and products. Has link to HIPPA info at www.hipaapro.com. Health Privacy Project Description: Health information privacy advocacy and information site. HIPAA compliance information. Medical Records Institute Description: Electronic medical records information and HIPAA. HIPAA Weekly Advisor Description: This free, weekly, e-mail newsletter is designed to prepare health care professionals to comply with the cumbersome regulations proposed under HIPAA. This "e-zine" addresses different aspects of the regulations, shares compliance tips from industry experts and keeps readers apprised of industry developments, such as rule proposals. National Committee for Quality Assurance Description:HIPAA,annual national report on status of health care quality in managed care, educational materials, links, recognition programs for quality in healthcare. Rx2000 Institute Description: HIPAA resources, seminars, listserves, links on HIPAA privacy and security standards. US Department of Health and Human Services/Office For Civil Rights Description: agency responsible for HIPAA enforcement, fraud and abuse enforcement, and Stark Law enforcement. |

