What are the general rules and forms to implement HIPAA regulations for psychologists?
The first step for any health care provider in determining what is necessary for HIPAA compliance is to determine whether or not it is, in fact, required to comply with the HIPAA regulations. The HIPAA regulations apply to “covered entities,” which include health care plans and health care clearinghouses. They also apply to health care providers, but only to those who conduct certain financial and administrative health care transactions electronically. These electronic transactions are those for which standards have been adopted by the Secretary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under HIPAA, such as electronic billing and fund transfers. If you are a psychologist with a private practice , you should first determine whether or not you engage in any of the standard electronic transactions that will cause you to be a “covered entity” under the HIPAA regulations. If you are a “covered entity,” generally, required privacy activities include: (1) notifying patients
The first step for any health care provider in determining what is necessary for HIPAA compliance is to determine whether or not it is, in fact, required to comply with the HIPAA regulations. The HIPAA regulations apply to “covered entities,” which include health care plans and health care clearinghouses. They also apply to health care providers, but only to those who conduct certain financial and administrative health care transactions electronically. These electronic transactions are those for which standards have been adopted by the Secretary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under HIPAA, such as electronic billing and fund transfers. If you are a psychologist with a private practice , you should first determine whether or not you engage in any of the standard electronic transactions that will cause you to be a “covered entity” under the HIPAA regulations. If you are a “covered entity,” generally, required privacy activities include: (1) notifying patients
