Hipaa Plain and Simple: A Compliance Guide for Healthcare Professionals - Softcover

Hartley, Carolyn P.; Jones, Edward D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579474195 ISBN 13: 9781579474195

Publisher: Amer Medical Assn, 2004

Synopsis

HIPAA Plain and Simple demystifies the complex HIPAA regulations for those in the medical office who have direct patient contact or are responsible for safeguarding patient information. It is written by HIPAA authorities in plain language so that everyone in the office, from new employees to the receptionist to the physician's management team, will understand what it means to be HIPAA compliant -- and how to achieve compliance. Features include a description and analysis of HIPAA components, including the final security rule; charts, graphs and timelines; at-a-glance lists; easy to understand procedures; scenarios for discussion; a month by month HIPAA training program; and an internal and external HIPAA communications plan.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Administrative simplification. That was the goal when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law in 1996. But in trying to make the business of healthcare easier and more streamlined, everyone from physicians and nurses to coders and billers learned that compliance was going to be challenging - not only in interpreting the detailed regulations but also in adjusting their day-to-day operations.

HIPAA Plain & Simple helps these health care professionals understand how all the HIPAA provision affect - and benefit- the work they do and the patients they serve. In concise and straightforward language this book offers and overview of the legislation; discusses transactions, privacy, security and code sets in detailed yet simplified terms; and outlines what each member of the medical office staff must know to ensure HIPAA compliance.

"What to do" and "how to do it" tips guide readers through office procedures affected by HIPAA, including processing claims; managing protected health information; implementing physical administrative and technical security safeguards; training staff; and discussing HIPAA with patients. It also include key HIPAA terms, sample forms and agreements, and other critical points regarding compliance.

HIPAA Plain & Simple means HIPAA straight and accurate. It is a resource every staff member can use to achieve true administrative simplification - and full compliance - for the medical office.

About this edition

• Publisher: Amer Medical Assn
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1579474195
• ISBN 13: 9781579474195
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 250