ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2006 Issue 35
HIPAA: Stay HIPAA Compliant--Even When Every Second Counts
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Article Overview
This short article explains that HHS has released a practical HIPAA privacy decision tool for use in emergencies. It is aimed at health care providers and other HIPAA-covered entities that need guidance on handling protected information during events such as natural disasters or other urgent situations. The piece is relevant to organizations looking for government resources that support privacy compliance under emergency conditions.
Why This Topic Matters
Emergency situations can create time-sensitive privacy questions for covered entities, and this article points readers to a federal resource intended to support compliant decision-making when normal workflows are disrupted.
What You Will Learn
- What kind of HIPAA-related resource HHS has provided
- Who the resource is intended for
- Why emergency situations may require special privacy decision support
- Where to find the referenced federal tool
Who Should Read This
- Health care providers
- HIPAA-covered entities
- Privacy/compliance staff
- Health information management professionals
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