Websites
Websites with information for American Hospital Association members and the health care field.
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?
HIPAA - Archive of Privacy and Security Standards Resources.
Understanding the Health Care SystemUnderstanding the Health Care SystemTo assist you in your search for information, the AHA Resource Center has developed the following list of consumer-oriented health care web sites.
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Resources
HIPAA Privacy Standards: An Executive Briefing for CEOs and Other Health Care Leaders
This Executive Briefing is designed to provide hospitals with a framework for thinking about and organizing HIPAA privacy compliance initiatives.
This updated version of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) sample HIPAA business associate agreement reflects the requirements of the final HIPAA Security Rule.