Guide to HIPAA Security and the Law

by Wu, Stephen S.

• ISBN13: 9781590317488
• ISBN10: 1590317483
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: Amer Bar Assn

Summary

This publication discusses the HIPAA Security Rule's role in the broader context of HIPAA and its other regulations, and provides useful guidance for implementing HIPAA security. At the heart of this publication is a detailed section-by-section analysis of each security topic covered in the Security Rule. This publication also covers the risks of non-compliance by describing the applicable enforcement mechanisms that apply and the prospects for litigation relating to HIPAA security.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Background and History of HIPAA	p. 5
HIPAA Privacy and Security	p. 9
Scope and Applicability of the Security Rule	p. 13
The Security Rule	p. 25
Implementation	p. 95
Enforcement	p. 101
Liability and Litigation	p. 127
Conclusion	p. 137
HIPAA Administrative Simplification Provisions	p. 139
HIPAA Security and Privacy Regulations	p. 163
HIPAA Security Resources on the Internet	p. 309
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