Does HIPAA Apply to Me?

July 29, 2018
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Rick Gawenda
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) covers both individuals and organizations. These organizations and individuals are often called HIPAA-covered entities. Covered entities who must comply with Administrative Simplification national standards for sharing business and insurance-related information include:

  • Health plans
  • Health care clearinghouses
  • Health care providers who exchange business and insurance-related tasks electronically

Not sure if you are a HIPAA covered entity or not? Click HERE to use the CMS Covered Entity Guidance Tool.


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  1. do you currently offer any information regarding the HIPPA requirements for communication with patient health information? we are a member – back to health physical therapy.