Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 7
PRIVACY: Be Prepared -- Stimulus Plan Strengthens HIPAA Rules
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Article Overview
This article covers how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) strengthened HIPAA privacy and security compliance requirements, especially for business associates of covered entities. It is intended for healthcare practices, compliance staff, and coding/billing professionals who need to understand the broader privacy and security obligations discussed in the wake of the stimulus legislation. The article focuses on general regulatory changes, the scope of business associate responsibilities, and the expectation of ongoing guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Why This Topic Matters
Healthcare organizations must understand how federal privacy and security changes can expand compliance responsibilities and penalties. This article helps readers recognize that HIPAA oversight may need to extend beyond the practice itself to outside business associates.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2009 stimulus legislation affected HIPAA compliance expectations
- Why business associate oversight became more important
- What kinds of privacy and security topics the article discusses
- Why ongoing federal guidance matters for healthcare privacy compliance
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare practice administrators
- Compliance officers
- Billing and coding staff
- Privacy and security managers
- Business associate stakeholders
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