decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Criminal Penalties / HIPAA / Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA)
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Article Overview
This short article explains how HIPAA addresses criminal penalties for certain health care-related offenses and places that discussion in the context of earlier federal fraud enforcement laws. It is useful for compliance staff, coders, auditors, and healthcare administrators who want a general overview of the legal and regulatory topics connected to HIPAA criminal provisions.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the criminal-penalty framework around HIPAA helps readers recognize the compliance and enforcement issues associated with health care fraud and related federal offenses. The article also situates HIPAA alongside other federal laws that may apply to similar conduct.
What You Will Learn
- How HIPAA relates to criminal penalties in the health care context
- Which broad categories of federal offenses are discussed alongside HIPAA
- How HIPAA is presented in relation to earlier fraud-related statutes and enforcement laws
- The general compliance significance of HIPAA criminal provisions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare administrators
- Auditors
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Legal and regulatory staff
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