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HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
HIPAA is Federal legislation that was made law by Congress in 1996. With all the
advancements in electronic technology, Congress recognized the need for Federal privacy protections
of individually identifiable health information and therefore has mandated privacy protections.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule, effective April 14, 2003, is aimed at safeguarding the
privacy of our residents through increased accountability in the areas of privacy and security.
The Privacy Rule establishes for the first time, a foundation for Federal protections for the
privacy of Protected Health Information (PHI). The HIPAA Security Rule, effective April 20, 2005,
becomes more specific and calls for protection of PHI in electronic formats.
Compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule is required for certain Best Care Homes communities and offices
because they transmit resident health information electronically related to health care claims,
payment or coordination of benefits. (See Best Care Homes'
Privacy Statement regarding electronic
communications.)
Best Care Homes already practices confidentiality and respect for resident
privacy. The Privacy and Security Rule will provide an even greater opportunity for
Best Care Homes to monitor the safe keeping of our resident's Protected Health Information (PHI).
If you have any questions or comments regarding the Notice of Privacy Practices, please feel free
to contact our offices at 1-888-444-7177.
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