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Module 4 of the Management of Information in Healthcare course covers privacy and security laws such as HIPAA and HITECH, which establish standards for protecting health information. It discusses the roles of Health Information Management (HIM) professionals in ensuring the accuracy and security of health data. Key policies include the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule, which outline patient rights and compliance requirements.

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Mod 4

Module 4 of the Management of Information in Healthcare course covers privacy and security laws such as HIPAA and HITECH, which establish standards for protecting health information. It discusses the roles of Health Information Management (HIM) professionals in ensuring the accuracy and security of health data. Key policies include the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule, which outline patient rights and compliance requirements.

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DATTA MEGHE INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

(Deemed to be University)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Module 4

Subject: Management of Information in Healthcare


Class: B.Tech (TE)
Semester: VI

By
Dr. Sarang Pande
Professor
(AIDS/AIML/CSD/CSME/CSE)

1
Course Contents
Module 4: Privacy and Security [2]

Laws and regulations related to health information privacy and security (e.g.,
HIPAA, HITECH), Health information privacy and security policies and
procedures, Risk management and compliance in HIM.

Applications:
1. HIPAA
2. HITECH
3. HIM

Resources : Some of the Case Studies Link


HIPAA

• Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) passed in


1996 laid much of the groundwork for the privacy and security
measures being adopted within healthcare.
• It includes two key rules:Privacy Rule: Governs the use and
disclosure of PHI.
• Security Rule: Sets standards for safeguarding electronic PHI (ePHI).
• Ensures patients have rights over their health information, including
the ability to access and request corrections.
HITECH

• HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical


Health Act)Enacted in 2009, HITECH is an extension of HIPAA.
• Promotes the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records
(EHRs).
• Strengthens HIPAA by increasing penalties for non-compliance and
extending requirements to business associates.
• Introduces Breach Notification Rule, requiring entities to notify
individuals and authorities about breaches involving PHI.
HIM

• HIM (Health Information Management)Refers to the practice of


acquiring, analyzing, and protecting medical information
essential for healthcare delivery.
• HIM professionals ensure the accuracy, accessibility, and
security of health data, complying with regulations like HIPAA
and HITECH.
• HIM encompasses data governance, coding, compliance, and
the management of EHRs.
Privacy and Security - Policies
ASSURING PORTABILITY, AVAILABILITY, AND RENEWABILITY
OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
Privacy Rule:
• Set standards for protecting PHI, including any identifiable health
information.
• Limits how PHI can be used or disclosed without patient consent.
• Grants patients’ rights over their health records, including the right to
access and request corrections.
Security Rule:
• Establishes safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and
availability of electronic PHI (ePHI).
• Includes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect
ePHI from threats or unauthorized access.
Privacy and Security - Procedures
PREVENTING HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE; ADMINISTRATIVE
SIMPLIFICATION; MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM
Breach Notification Rule:
• Requires covered entities to notify affected individuals, the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS), and, in some cases, the media, of a PHI
breach.
Enforcement Rule:
• Sets standards for investigating non-compliance and levying penalties.
• Penalties for violations can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with
annual maximums of $1.5 million.
Omnibus Rule:
• Extends HIPAA compliance requirements to business associates and
subcontractors.
• Clarifies and strengthens privacy and security protections.
Important Links

Yale University:
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HIPAA Journal:
The HIPAA Journal - News and articles about HIPAA

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