New Hire Orientation 2021

HIPAA, Security, & Compliance Siri-Ved Khalsa, MSA, CHC Compliance Manager What is HIPAA? • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act • Federal Law with 3 rules: 1. The Privacy Rule: • Protects patients’ medical records and personal health information (PHI) • Sets limits and conditions on use and disclosure of PHI 2. The Security Rule: • Requires administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic PHI 3. The Breach Notification Rule: • Requires notifications to affected persons and regulatory agencies

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