Field Guide to HIPAA Implementation (Spiral-bound)

~ David C. Kibbe (Author), Michael Hubbard (Author), Carolyn P. Hartley (Author), Jan Root (Editor) "To begin implementing HIPAA in your practice, briefly consider the fundamental reasons why the US Congress felt it necessary to pass an act with provisions..." (more)
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Product Description

Many physicians and their staffs are facing an uphill struggle in trying to assimilate HIPAA's new regulatory requirements while continuing to practice and maintain the high quality of medical care. The Field Guide to HIPAA Implementation helps simplify the complex regulations and helps medical practices achieve a seamless transition to HIPAA compliance. The Field Guide:

-Divided into three logical segments - transactions, privacy and security

-Provides overviews, general knowledge and specific action items

-"How-to" guide reviews the basics of the legislation and provides a wealth of resources

-Includes web links, worksheets and templates for forms and documents

-Provides useful troubleshooting tips

-Directs the reader through the implementation process

-Offers timelines and to-do checklists for assigned duties to help readers track what needs to happen to achieve compliance

-Co-authored by a physician, an attorney and an individual who helped write the transaction standards

From the Back Cover

Clear. Comprehensive. Authoritative.

Trust the American Medical Association to bring you this thoroughly revised and updated edition of our best-selling Field Guide to HIPAA Implementation.

Faced with federally mandated deadlines, increasing patient awareness and concerns, and fear over the impact of non-compliance, privacy officers, practice managers, physicians, and administrators need concise answers and reliable guidance.

Look to this new edition of the Field Guide for detailed analysis for each of the HIPAA component areas:

-Transactions -Privacy -Security

Implementation dates, compliance standards, and tips to scaling HIPAA requirements to individual practice environments keep you organized and focused on achieving full compliance.

Worksheets, timelines, template forms and documents, sample policies, and Web links help you prioritize and move ahead with confidence.

Completely revised and updated, this edition of Field Guide to HIPAA Implementation includes new material on transactions and code sets, problem-solving tips for completing claims, inquiries, and attachments, plus instruction on making your practice run more efficiently using electronic transactions.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 266 pages
• Publisher: American Medical Association Press; 1st edition (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579472834
• ISBN-13: 978-1579472832
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,636,196 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)