Understanding HIPAA
The Employer's Guide to Compliance
by
Book Details
About the Book
HIP AA Is Coming. You Will Be
Affected!! The Privacy Rule issued by the Department of
Health & Human Services, (HHS) is a complex, sweeping rule with pages of
regulations. If you are an employer who offers health benefits to employees,
you need to carefully review the HIP AA Privacy Rule.
Self-Funded Insurance Plans!! If you sponsor a fully or partially self-funded group health plan,
(including flexible spending accounts), you must take significant, pro- active
steps to assure these health plans comply with HIP AA.
There Are Harsh Penalties!! Violators subject to fines of up to
$250,000. Imprisonment
of up to 10 years.
Protect Yourself!! Get the guidance
you need to understand the requirements of The HIP AA Privacy Rule.
Clearly defines key terms:
Privacy Officer; Business Associate; Authorization; Consent,.
Private Health Information (PHI); and Personal
Representative.
Explains the role of "Privacy Officer;" &
"Contact Person."
Sample "Authorization Forms."
Privacy Officer Job Descriptions.
Privacy Policies, Privacy Statements.
Directions on required "Minimum & Necessary"
Safeguards.
Fifty pages of Q- A all aspects of Privacy Rule.
Explains required employee "training."
Positive steps to comply with The Privacy Rule.
Training Program Provided!! Free Privacy Rule Training Program available to purchasers of this
book.
About the Author
Michael Murphy, SPHR, is an international training and consulting specialist with 20 years of experience. Mister Murphy has a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is the President/CEO of Premier Consulting Services Inc, PCSi. Mike has written numerous books on compliance with laws in all areas of human resources and management.
Janet Braun, SPHR, BA Paralegal, is a human resources consultant, speaker and author with 15 years of experience. Currently Jan provides HR consulting services working with Mike at PCSi. In addition to her consulting services Jan is also a trained and educated Paralegal with many years of experience providing legal support services to attorneys..
Mark Waterlill JD, is an attorney specializing in employment and Labor law. Mark heads the Employment Law Section of Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman located in Indianapolis. In addition to his legal practice Mark is an international speaker and an author of numerous books on various topics related to employment law.