HIPAA Fundamentals for small Providers: A Simple Guide to Theory & Practice

Volume I

Healthcare providers come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from large multi-disciplinary hospitals to long term care facilities to small and medium-sized clinics. And each provider is unique in terms of needs, patients, records management, billing procedures and claim reimbursement, among other things. A large facility, for example, in order to implement a comprehensive compliance program, must plan months in advance, mobilize staff, review internal procedures, evaluate business associations and carefully monitor the progress made on a regular basis.

Smaller organizations do not have the same burdens. Yet, it would be a mistake to conclude that the different imperatives for smaller providers are in any way simpler, less arduous or less time-consuming. In fact, in some cases the rules or protocols for smaller providers are even tougher, because the federal government assumes that they are more flexible and can more quickly and efficiently implement complicated legislation.

HIPAA Fundamentals for Small Providers Volume I addresses these issues and more. It shows professionals what HIPAA is, how it applies and what exactly are the rules and regulations that cover organizations of a smaller size. Find a quick and inexpensive implementation process and simple, quick steps to ensure that your facility meets the stringent requirements of Privacy & Security under HIPAA as well. Your one-stop-shop to ensure HIPAA compliance!

Volume II

In Volume I of our HIPAA for Small Providers, we cover the basics of what HIPAA is and why it is important. In Volume II we isolate who is involved in HIPAA implementation, what their role is and at what point they become involved in the compliance validation process. We provide you with simple tips, tools, forms and checklists for developing and organizing comprehensive documentation that support compliance.

Volume II, like its companion, demonstrates that it is neither difficult nor painful to implement compliance with HIPAA guidelines. With our simple and practical tools, you will no longer fear HIPAA. As a small provider, you can quickly mobilize the staff - including the doctors! - around the key objectives, assign tasks and do regular follow-up to ensure that your objectives are met. In a matter of days, you will be well on the way to making your organization fully compliant!