The HIPAA Privacy Rule sets national standards for the protection of individually identifiable health information. Key aspects include.
The Privacy Rule protects all "individually identifiable health information" held or transmitted by a covered entity or its business associate, in any form or media, whether electronic, paper, or oral.
Covered entities must implement safeguards to protect PHI and limit its use and disclosure to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose.
Patients have rights under the Privacy Rule, including the right to access their health information, request corrections, and receive an accounting of disclosures.
The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals' electronic protected health information (e-PHI) that is created, received, used, or maintained by a covered entity. Key aspects include.
Policies and procedures designed to clearly show how the entity will comply with the act. This includes security management processes, assigned security responsibility, and workforce security.
Measures to protect electronic systems, equipment, and the data they hold from threats, environmental hazards, and unauthorized intrusion. This includes facility access controls, workstation use, and device and media controls.
Technology and the policies and procedures for its use that protect e-PHI and control access to it. This includes access control, audit controls, integrity controls, and transmission security.
Trust QMet to help you achieve and maintain compliance with HIPAA standards. Stay informed, stay secure, and let QMet be your partner in safeguarding your patients’ health information.
