Physicians Practice September 14, 2023
These incorrect beliefs can have you running afoul with privacy regulations.
Despite the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) being around since August 1996 and the Final Omnibus Rule being promulgated in the Federal Register on Jan. 25, 2013, it never ceases to amaze me when individuals ask me the following questions, often times after receiving inadequate training or wrong advice. So, here goes – three common items and the correct responses.
1. Employee health records fall under HIPAA.
False. While entities have a duty to keep employee health records, whether it is vaccinations, incidents or doctors notes secure and respect the privacy and security of the records, Employee Records that are kept internally do not fall...
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