Complying with the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HITECH Act has never been more important. Stepped-up penalties could even affect employees who are responsible for a HIPAA violation.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) has created a number of tools to help you comply with the privacy rule and HITECH. They were released throughout March 2010 at a
series of webinars held by PAMED. Tools require Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader.
These materials provide general legal information. They are not intended as legal advice. Laws and procedures change frequently and are subject to differing interpretations. Physicians should consult their personal attorney if they are in need of legal guidance on a specific situation. Example forms and policies and procedures contained in the materials should not be used without consideration of the practice's specific needs and circumstances.