Privacy and Security, The Real HIPAA The Real HIPAA: Care Coordination, Care Planning, and Case Management Examples
Aja Brooks | February 18, 2016
Welcome to the third blog post in our series. Blog #2 discussed how HIPAA supports interoperability, and discussed definitions of Treatment and Health Care Operations-functions for which HIPAA supports electronic exchange of health information. This blog post gives additional practical examples of exchange for Treatment and exchange for Health Care Operations. Let’s jump right in.
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Privacy and Security, The Real HIPAA The Real HIPAA: Permitted Uses and Disclosures
Aja Brooks | February 11, 2016
Welcome to the second blog in our series on how HIPAA supports exchange of electronic health information for patient care and health. This blog post summarizes the new ONC fact sheets on HIPAA Permitted Uses and Disclosures for exchange (Treatment and Health Care Operations), developed in conjunction with the Office for Civil Rights. This installment answers the questions: What are HIPAA Permitted Uses and Disclosures?
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Interoperability, Privacy and Security, The Real HIPAA The Real HIPAA Supports Interoperability
Aja Brooks | February 4, 2016
At ONC, we hear all of the time that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) makes it difficult, if not impossible, to move electronic health data when and where it is needed for patient care and health. This is a misconception, but unfortunately one that is widespread. This blog series and accompanying fact sheets aim to correct this misunderstanding so that health information is more often available when and where it is needed.
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Meaningful Use EHR Incentive Programs: Where We Go Next
Andy Slavitt | January 19, 2016
Where We’ve Been
As we mentioned in a speech last week, the Administration is working on an important transition for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. We have been working side by side with physician organizations and have listened to the needs and concerns of many about how we can make improvements that will allow technology to best support clinicians and their patients. While we will be putting out additional details in the next few months,
Consumer Engagement, Interoperability, Privacy and Security When and Where You Need It Most: Your Rights to Access and Transmit Your Health Information
Dr. Karen B. DeSalvo | January 11, 2016
In order to effectively manage their health, individuals need to be able to access and use their health information when, where, and how they want, including sending it to the people and tools helping them become or stay healthy – neighbors, friends, relatives, health care providers who are treating or consulting with the individual, or even third-party software tools used for self-management. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) governs the privacy of individuals’ protected health information (PHI) and when and how that information can be shared.
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