Why the HIPAA Privacy Rules Are Important for Physicians to Know

Summary:

This article addresses the innumerable effects HIPAA has on physicians’ daily medical practice.

Abstract:

This exploration of the Privacy Rule reveals that there is a dynamic and evolving relationship among physicians, healthcare entities, and patients. Physicians must understand this dynamic and evolving relationship to maintain patient privacy, provide optimal medical care, and prevent potential sanctions such as loss of license, civil and criminal fines, and imprisonment.