Understanding HIPAA: The Employer's Guide to Compliance

HIP AA Is Coming. You Will BeAffected!! The Privacy Rule issued by the Department ofHealth & Human Services, (HHS) is a complex, sweeping rule with pages ofregulations. If you are an employer who offers health benefits to employees,you need to carefully review the HIP AA Privacy Rule. Self-Funded Insurance Plans!! If you sponsor a fully or partially self-funded group health plan,(including flexible spending accounts), you must take significant, pro- activesteps to assure these health plans comply with HIP AA. There Are Harsh Penalties!! Violators subject to fines of up to$250,000. Imprisonmentof up to 10 years. Protect Yourself!! Get the guidanceyou need to understand the requirements of The HIP AA Privacy Rule. Clearly defines key terms:Privacy Officer; Business Associate; Authorization; Consent,.Private Health Information (PHI); and PersonalRepresentative.Explains the role of 'Privacy Officer;' &'Contact Person.' Sample 'Authorization Forms.' Privacy Officer Job Descriptions. Privacy Policies, Privacy Statements. Directions on required 'Minimum & Necessary'Safeguards. Fifty pages of Q- A all aspects of Privacy Rule.Explains required employee 'training.' Positive steps to comply with The Privacy Rule. Training Program Provided!! Free Privacy Rule Training Program available to purchasers of thisbook.

Michael Murphy, SPHR, is an international training and consultingspecialist with 20 years of experience. Mister Murphy has a master's degree inIndustrial/Organizational Psychology. He is the President/CEO of PremierConsulting Services Inc, PCSi. Mike haswritten numerous books on compliance with laws in all areas of human resourcesand management. Janet Braun, SPHR, BA Paralegal, is a human resources consultant,speaker and author with 15 years of experience. Currently Jan provides HRconsulting services working with Mike at PCSi.In addition to her consulting services Jan is also a trained and educatedParalegal with many years of experience providing legal support services toattorneys.. Mark Waterlill JD,is an attorney specializing in employment and Labor law. Mark heads theEmployment Law Section of Dann PecarNewman & Kleiman located in Indianapolis. Inaddition to his legal practice Mark is an international speaker and an authorof numerous books on various topics related to employment law.