HIPAA Overview

The management of healthcare information in the United States is regulated under the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act). The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules established national standards to protect individuals´ medical records and other personal health information and applies to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and those health care providers that conduct certain health care transactions electronically. The Rules requires appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of personal health information, and sets limits and conditions on the uses and disclosures that may be made of such information without patient authorization. The Rules also gives patient's rights over their health information, including rights to examine and obtain a copy of their health records, and to request corrections.

The HITECH Act expands Federal privacy and security protections for healthcare information. As healthcare providers move toward exchanging large amounts of health information electronically, this legislation aims to ensure that such information remains private and secure.

How TrustNet Helps

TrustNet provides services and solutions to ensure compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HITECH Act. We don´t take a cookie-cutter approach. We listen to each client´s unique needs and develop an approach that meets their objectives and expectations. Our clients rely on us to help them fulfill their regulatory and compliance goals so they can focus their resources on patient care and other objectives.