HIPAA Compliance

Are coaches bound by HIPAA? Blanket silence is the easiest way to comply with HIPAA, but coaches and nonmedical staff aren’t a part of the HIPAA law, and sports medical information isn’t covered under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the law that regulates the privacy of school records. Read more on www.nwitimes.com Working closely … Read more

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA, is a piece of federal legislation that was passed in 1996. The purpose of this law is to preserve and maintain the privacy of patient information. HIPAA requirements must be followed by many healthcare organizations and providers, including placing HIPAA signage throughout their facilities. … Read more