PRIVACY ISSUES: PART 2 MEDICAL PRIVACY AND HIPAA

Course overview

OBJECTIVES 1. Explain: a. what kinds of information fall into the category of medical information b. the difference between access and privacy c. the common exceptions to medical privacy 2. Describe the HIPAA privacy regulations including: a. Where the HIPAA regulations came from b. A description of medical records c. The Disclosure Rule d. Who/what are Covered Entities e. The minimum standard of privacy for medical records f. Situations where HIPAA does not cover medical records OUTLINE Article 1: Medical Privacy - Overview Article 2: Chilling News About Medical Privacy You assume your most personal medical information is private, right? IT'S NOT! Article 3: Medical Privacy: Frequently Asked Questions Article 4: How Private Is My Medical Information? Article 5: Medical Privacy Stories Article 6: HIPAA-The Intent vs. The Reality. Article 7: Rights to Access Medical Records Under the HIPAA Privacy Regulation Article 8: Health Privacy in the Hands of the Government: The HIPAA Privacy Regulation Troubled Process, Troubling Results