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What is HIPAA?

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets.

• The HIPAA Privacy rule, which went into effect April 14, 2003, sets new standards for electronic health information transactions and billing as well as new standards for the use and disclosure of private health information.

• HIPAA establishes stringent new regulations for preventing fraud and abuse and imposes civil money penalties and prison for certain violations.

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Related links:

          HHS Office for Civil Rights - HIPAA
          The Complete HIPAA Statute
          New Mexico - State of Health Privacy
          UNM Regents' HIPAA Compliance Policy
          UNM HSC HIPAA Resource Page
          HIPAA Resources for Research

          HIPAA Self-Assessment Form - How compliant is your department?
          HIPAA Privacy - An Overview (PowerPoint Presentation)
          Private Health Information - Protected by Federal Law

          New Mexico Health Policy Commission
          Health Privacy Project

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