Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA

Publication Date: May 21, 2003

Welcome to the AHIMA State Privacy Law Resource tool. This tool provides AHIMA members with web links to sites with specific information regarding the final HIPAA privacy rules and their interaction with state laws and regulations. On many of these sites, you will find access to HIPAA preemptio....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2003

With the release of the final HIPAA security regulations in February, HIM has taken yet another step toward the transition from paper to the electronic health record (EHR). This article discusses key areas of security compliance and how your organization can be prepared.

When PHI Go....

Author: Dunn, Rose T

Source: External - used with permission

Publication Date: May 02, 2003

This worksheet has been developed to provide guidance on components to consider in developing the basis for a reasonable, cost-based charge for the Accounting for Disclosure (164.528). This worksheet is not intended to be all inclusive. Users are encouraged to discuss inclusions to this analysis with their facility’s cost accountant.

Author: Amatayakul, Margret

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2003

What do members of your work force say when:

a patient asks what the notice of privacy practices is

an individual states that her mother already signed the notice of privacy practices

a physician office claims that authorization from the patient isn’t need....

Author: U.S. Office for Civil Rights

Source: Government (U.S.) | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Publication Date: May 02, 2003

Author: AHIMA Professional Practice Team

Source: AHIMA Q and A

Publication Date: May 02, 2003

Q: What is an organized health care arrangement (OHCA) and what are its advantages?


A: The privacy rule defines an OHCA as:

a clinically integrated care setting in which individuals typically receive healthcare from more than one healthcare provider

an org....

Author: Dunn, Rose T

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2003

The privacy rule allows a covered entity to charge a cost-based fee for providing an accounting of disclosure (AOD). Has your organization determined these costs? Calculating the actual costs may be more involved than you think. This article will discuss the requirements for setting the fee an....

Author: Weintraub, Abner E.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2003

With the April 14 HIPAA privacy deadline behind us, many covered entities are still struggling to become compliant. Limited budgets and staff, conflicting advice, and unforeseen delays have all conspired to keep many covered entities from meeting the deadline.


What do you tell....

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Inspector General; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: April 11, 2003

Author: Lee, Michael R.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2003

In the event of a privacy-related legal challenge, the content of your organization’s notice of privacy practices (NPP) will be a focal point for both plaintiff and defense arguments with respect to the protected health information (PHI) disclosure activities of your organization. Is your....