Quick Reference To HIPAA Compliance 2010-2011e

Quick Reference to HIPAA Compliance is a guide for human resources managers and employee benefits professionals who administer employer-sponsored health plans, health care providers, and anyone who needs to understand and comply with all the regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). It provides essential information in an easy-to-use format, and includes practical tools such as:

• Charts
• Checklists
• Sample notices
• Worksheets
• Flowcharts
• And more!

The 2010/2011 Edition has been revised significantly to include coverage of:

• Recently passed Health Care Reform changes that directly impact HIPAA
• Updates for currently applicable changes imposed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, an economic stimulus bill, including:
  • New rules for business associates
  • More stringent notice requirements to protect patient information when security breaches occur
  • Expansion of the rights of individuals regarding the security and privacy of his/her health information
  • Increased civil penalties for HIPAA security and privacy breaches
• Updates for changes in other major laws affecting health plans, including the Mental Health Parity Act and COBRA
• And much more!