HIPAA Privacy Rule
The most comprehensive federal law in history concerning patient privacy, the HIPAA Privacy Rule, became effective on April 14, 2003. The Privacy Rule regulates patients' rights and practitioners' responsibilities regarding the use and disclosure of confidential health information.
To help practitioners become compliant with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the APA Practice Organization and the APA Insurance Trust jointly developed a primer on the Privacy Rule. Additionally, a comprehensive online resource that contains a step-by-step compliance guide and state-specific, customizable compliance forms, policies and explanations called HIPAA for Psychologists was also produced.
HIPAA for Psychologists Online Privacy Rule Compliance Course
by APA Practice Organization Staff
The HIPAA for Psychologists Online Privacy Rule Compliance Course is a unique interactive compliance resource designed specifically for practicing psychologists.
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HIPAA for Psychologists Privacy Rule Course FAQ
by State Advocacy Staff
This series of questions and answers informs practitioners about the new HIPAA for Psychologists Privacy Rule online course, including pricing and order information.
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Getting Ready for the HIPAA Privacy Rule: A Primer for Psychologists
by APA Practice Organization and the APA Insurance Trust
This guide enables you to learn the facts of HIPAA and discover how you will be affected. It also discusses the consequences of noncompliance, as well as where you should turn to for resources and help.
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An Introduction to HIPAA Privacy Rights for Psychology Clients
by Public Relations and Communications Staff
April, 2003 -- The APA Practice Organization has developed the attached material (below) that practitioners can use to help introduce clients to their privacy rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please be aware that this material on its own does not satisfy any of the compliance requirements of HIPAA.
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A stop-gap in the flow of sensitive patient information
by Jennifer Daw Holloway, Monitor Staff
March, 2003 -- HIPAA's minimum necessary requirement was created to limit the amount of patient information that managed-care companies can request.
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
by Legal and Regulatory Affairs Staff
February, 2003 -- Answers to some of the most common HIPAA Privacy Rule questions.
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What takes Precedence: HIPAA or State law?
by Jennifer Daw Holloway, Monitor Staff
January, 2003 -- With the HIPAA privacy rule compliance date -- April 14 -- fast approaching, psychologists must explore how the new federal rules interact with their current state laws.
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More Protections for Patients and Psychologists under HIPAA
by Jennifer Daw Holloway, Monitor Staff
February, 2003 -- Though the mention of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule compliance date--April 14--can make some psychologists anxious, most applaud the new law for increasing privacy protections.
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