HIPAA and Privacy
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA; Pub.L. 104–191, 110 Stat. 1936, enacted August 21, 1996) was enacted by the United States Congress and signed by President Bill Clinton in 1996.
The federal agency charged with enforcement of HIPAA is the US Department of Health and Human Services‘ Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The regulations dealing with the release and protection of health information are known as the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule.
The goals of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 are:
+ Combat waste, fraud and abuse
+ Improve portability of health insurance coverage
+ Simplify health care administration
Who must comply with HIPAA?
All military and civilian health care plans, health care clearinghouses and health care providers who electronically conduct financial and administrative transactions must comply with HIPAA. TRICARE, military hospitals and clinics, providers, regional contractors, subcontractors and other business associate relationships fall within these categories. HIPAA’s Privacy Rule and Security Rule relate specifically to the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI).
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