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| The U.S. Government passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
The final rule took effect April 14, 2001, with full compliance expected by April 14, 2003. HIPAA regulations
govern all U.S. health plans, hospitals, HMOs and individual healthcare providers.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is comprehensive legislation that governs privacy, security, and electronic transactions of healthcare information. Under the rule, patients now have significant rights to understand and control how their health information is used, and healthcare providers -- particularly network administrators and privacy officers -- are required to provide an explanation of how they comply with the new privacy regulations. Stevens Technologies has extensive experience with HIPAA compliance issues. We are very familiar with the administrative, technical, and physical security procedures necessary for compliance, and we specialize in providing affordable solutions to eliminate the possibility of costly legal matters surrounding HIPAA. When Stevens Technologies works with an organization to bring them into compliance with HIPAA, we have two main goals: we seek to develop a compliance plan that can flourish in your current environment while allowing for growth and prosperity with the growth of your practice or healthcare facility. Above all, when dealing with HIPAA compliance, the most important focus is the peace of mind you will be giving your patients and clients. When you are compliant with the legislation, you increase your patients' confidence regarding how you respect and protect their sensitive healthcare information. They will be more likely to keep coming back to an environment where they feel comfortable with the way their information is being handled. Let experts from Stevens Technologies customize a HIPAA compliance solution specific to the demands of your individual environment. |
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