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HIPAA - Transactions Standards

About AHA -->Testimony of the American Hospital As
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AHA Statement to Senate HELP Committee on Cybersecurity

AHA statement for the record to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on “Securing the Future of Health Care: Enhancing Cybersecurity and Protecting Americans’ Privacy.”
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Senate holds hearing on health care cybersecurity and patient privacy

In a statement submitted to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for a hearing July 9 on health care cybersecurity and patient privacy, the AHA said the highest cyber risk for patient data is often through third-party service and software providers. The AHA encouraged Congress to use federal agencies and resources to protect hospitals and health systems, especially in rural areas.
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HIPAA Privacy Rules Support Fund Development

As a foundation board member or hospital trustee, you’ve likely received education about HIPAA, otherwise known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA legislation was enacted to provide data privacy and security provisions to safeguard the protected health information (PHI) of patients.
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HIPAA

There are three types of standards created by HIPAA: privacy, security and administrative simplification (e.g., transaction standards).
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AHA Comments on HHS RFI on MAHA Initiative

AHA comments on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services request for information to ensure lawful regulation and unleash innovation to promote better health.
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HIPAA - Resource Links

Useful HIPAA-related links.
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HIPAA - Resources - Electronic Transactions

The One-Year Extension for Complying with HIPAA's Standards for Electronic Transactions: How Does it Affect You?
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HIPAA - Archive of Privacy and Security Standards Resources

HIPAA - Archive of Privacy and Security Standards Resources.
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HIPAA - Resources - FAQ - conducting surveys

Under HIPAA, can a hospital conduct surveys or questionnaires of patients to learn whether they were satisfied with the care they received and, if so, what requirements or limitations are there on such activities? Can a hospital hire a vendor to conduct the surveys?