Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA; Kennedy–Kassebaum Act, or Kassebaum–Kennedy Act) consists of 5 Titles.Questions To ConsiderWhy was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established?Whom does HIPAA cover?What are basic HIPAA goals?What health information is protected?Differentiate between HIPAA privacy rules, use and disclosure of information?What are the legal exceptions when health care professionals can breach confidentiality without permission?What types of data does HIPAA protect?What types of electronic devices must facility security systems protect?What is the job of a HIPAA security officer?What does a security risk assessment entail?What are physical safeguards?What type of employee training for HIPAA is necessary?What type of reminder policies should be in place?How should a sanctions policy for HIPAA violations be written?What discussions regarding patient information may be conducted in public locations?How do you protect electronic information?How do you ensure password protection?How do you select a safe password?