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Employee HIPAA Training Manual (Template - Word)
HIPAA Security Rule PowerPoint Presentation
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Security Rule Implementation (Part I)
Security Rule Implementation (Part II)
Are Your Equipment Vendors Sending You Business Associate Agreements?
Probably Not Appropriate. Unless you are using some of the vendor's business services, such as consulting or coding/billing assistance where actual patient PHI is disclosed (*) Download Sample Reply Here.
Having Problems Obtaining Patient Records From Other Providers Due To "HIPAA Restrictions"?
No HIPAA restrictions exist! (*) Model letter (explaining your rights to obtain patient medical records) available here.
(*) Some states require authorizations; check here.
Receiving Requests for Business Associate Agreements From Other Providers or Payers (Health Plans)?
Generally Not Appropriate! Model letters explaining your position to other providers available here; to payers/health plans here.
Confused about Business Associate Agreements and Other HIPAA Issues With Your Vendors? (click here)
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Having Problems With Other Providers Faxing You Patient Information?
Faxing is OK - Reference the official HHS response and other FAQs about the Privacy Rule here.
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