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| [[LII:HIPAA Compliance - LII 007 01. What Is HIPAA?|HIPAA]] compliance is highly important in the healthcare arena. Non-compliance can result in fines and other serious consequences. But who is actually bound by this law? HIPAA is comprised of two main segments, the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule. Those who must comply are called "covered entities". According to the [[HHS]], these are: | |
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| '''HIPAA Covered Entities''':
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| * Health Plans
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| * Healthcare Clearinghouses
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| * Any Healthcare Provider who transmits health information in electronic form in connection with a transaction for which the Secretary of HHS has adopted standards under HIPAA
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