Based on the research you completed in the previous slide, write a one-page summary (Four to Five thousand words) on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Based on the research you completed in the previous slide, write a one-page summary (Four to Five thousand words) on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

You may respond to one or more of the following questions as you write your report.

  • Why is HIPAA important to patients?
  • How does HIPAA provide security?
  • How does HIPAA help doctor’s offices with the standardization of patient records?
  • Who is required to follow HIPAA requirements?

Please review the information on this website, from the Department of Health and Human Services.