Medical Assisting - Unit 1 HIPAA

HIPAA

Health insurance portability and accountability act

• Patient confidential information cannot be shared UNLESS consent is given or knowledge is obtained

• Federal Law passed on 08/21/1996

1. To protect public health

2. Reported Crimes (to locate perpetrator)

What are the exceptions to HIPAA?

1. $250,000 in fines

2. 10 years in prison

3. Sued by client/patient

What are the consequences for violating HIPAA?

PHI

Protected Health Information

• The human right to privacy

1. identity characteristics

2. Medical condition/information

What does HIPAA protect?

• Does not apply to animals

Privacy Rule

RULE OF HIPAA:

1. Patient rights: access, amend, and receive copies of their health records

2. Permitted use and disclosure: Disclosure of information without consent for treatment and payment, not healthcare operations

3. Security of information: Train faculty to protect patient notes/records

Security Rule

RULE OF HIPAA:

1. safeguards: security of electronic PHI

2. Workforce Training: Training on HIPAA procedures related to PHI

Breach Notification Rule

RULE OF HIPAA:
1. Reporting breaches: In case of a data breach an individual is required to notify others, the department of health, and human services

1. Within the organization

2. The government (180 days)

3. State authorities

Who do you report a HIPAA violation to?

Release of Information

The ability to share patient’s information with given consent

• ROI