Substantial changes to HIPAA under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the HITECH Act)

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) contains provisions that would significantly expand the reach of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). These provisions will have significant impact on the policies and procedures used by healthcare providers who create or receive Protected Health Information (PHI).

For additional information:

http://www.wallerlaw.com/articles/2009/02/13/stimulus-bill-expands-the-reach-of-hipaa.8147

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/136472.php