HIPAA Privacy and Security Resources
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as the “Stimulus Bill”) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009.
Tucked in the lengthy Stimulus Bill are major changes to HIPAA that will have a significant effect on hospitals, health plans, health insurers and other
covered entities. Below are resources to
assist you with these new changes.
Resources Available
HIPAA Statutes, Regulations and Guidance
Listing of all statutes, regulations and guidance relating to HIPAA Privacy and Security. Includes new rules and guidance
on notification when there is a breach of information.
Self-Assessment and Compliance Guide For Health Care Providers and Health Plans
Subscribe to the HIPAA Self-Assessment and Compliance Guide For Health Care Providers and Health Plans -- A guide for complying with the new 2009 HIPAA requirements in the Recovery Act and updated to include the new breach notification regulations.
The HIPAA Media Guide
A series of questions and answers prepared in 2002 by the Ohio Hospital Association and Bricker & Eckler on dealing with the media on patient issues.