AHIMA June 15, 2021
The health information management profession continues to expand its boundaries and be a true asset to society. During the pandemic, for instance, health information (HI) professionals can function as an ally to social service agencies. They can assist one of the most critical elements of the pandemic—food banks—by helping them operate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to serve those in need of food and decrease the inequity of access to food.2 This article will share excerpts from the law that HI professionals can use to reach out and assist social service organizations.
HIPAA and Food Banks
HIPAA protects the privacy and security of personal/patient health information (PHI). In many instances, individuals will reveal to a healthcare...
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