The
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known as HIPAA was
passed into law in August 1996. HIPAA was created to help citizens meet
the challenge of getting and maintaining health care, particularly those
who change jobs or have preexisting conditions.
Administrative
Simplification is also part of HIPAA that includes:
- Standardization of electronic exchange of administrative and financial health care transactions
- Privacy standards
- Security standards
Click on the links below to view relevant HIPAA documentation. These forms are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.
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