Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA practice brief

Publication Date: November 2013

This 2013 practice brief version has been retired and is retained here for historical purposes. Read the 2016 updated version of this Practice Brief here.



The Privacy Rule portion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 defines a "business....

Author: Trestman, Robert L; Aseltine, Rob H Jr

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: January 2014

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Sharing health information across correctional boundaries presents many challenges. Three such projects in Connecticut may be of value in informing other jurisdictions of similar opportunities. This article describes the development and implementation of an interagency re....

Author: Hofman, Judi; Rose, Angela Dinh

Source: AHIMA practice brief

Publication Date: January 2014

This practice brief provides a general overview of the laws and regulations impacting the timely and appropriate release of PHI.

Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2014

Standards are a foundational element for managing health information without regard for the type of media used in its capture and use.


The year 2014 is expected to be one of collaboration between standards organizations as the world recognizes the need for use of standards....

Author: Tomes, Jonathan P.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: January 2014

HIM professionals and privacy and security officers are likely already familiar with their facility’s business associates. But with the recent dramatic changes to the business associate relationship in the HITECH Act and the Omnibus Final Rule, there is plenty of new ground....

Author: Tomes, Jonathan P.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: January 2014

This is the second installment in a three-part article series on avoiding liability for breaches by business associates. This article will provide guidance on how to avoid liability for breaches by business associates.


For background on the changes to the busin....

Author: Tomes, Jonathan P.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: January 2014

This is the third installment in a three-part article series on avoiding liability for breaches by business associates. This article will discuss adjustments needed in the business associate relationship, as well as ongoing strategies for adapting to the recent changes.
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Author: Butler, Mary

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: March 01, 2014

Health information management (HIM) professionals are too often witness to an array of fraudulent activities, whether its fraud via “upcoding,” improper disclosure of protected health information (PHI), or other breach activities.


Since reporting noncomplia....

Author: Rose, Angela Dinh; Greene, Adam H

Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA Q and A

Publication Date: March 2014

This article concludes a three-part series discussing the most commonly asked questions regarding compliance requirements surrounding the final HITECH Omnibus Rule, released in January 2013. It highlights the updated requirements and provides answers to questions regarding decedent protected health information (PHI), the release of immunization records to schools, and the enhanced request for restrictions requirements.

Author: AHIMA Work Group

Source: AHIMA toolkit

Publication Date: March 2014

This toolkit addresses planning, implementing, and maintaining a breach management process. It includes tools for goal setting, prioritizing developmental steps, determining roles and responsibilities, monitoring risk factors, and mitigation solutions.