Finalized HIPAA security rule makes its long-awaited debut

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The long-awaited security rule for the Health Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 announced, allows more flexibility and discretion in deciding what security measures are necessary and achievable. Experts predict that this security planned proposed by The Department of Health and Human Services with its flexibility would ensure that the financial burden hence forth would be reasonable.

Medical Service and Health Insurance, Health insurance industry

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Don?t feat HIPAA police if rules deadline is missed

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials sought to calm doctors? concerns about HIPAA compliance by issuing a statement that the agency would not be seek out doctors who are not in compliance with the new patient information privacy law. However, the implication is to comply to avoid problems in the future.

General services, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Physicians, Medical professions, Company systems management, Information management, United States. Department of Health and Human Services

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S.C. abortion clinic ruling opens up HIPAA concerns

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Patient confidentiality and patient record review to ensure quality medical care at a health facility are at odds in the challenge of a South Carolina law governing abortion clinics.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Privacy, South Carolina, All Other Outpatient Care Centers, Abortion Clinics, Company legal issue, Cases, Privacy issue, Medical records, Access control, Abortion services

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