By K.P. Reddy | Published December 11, 2012 | Posted in Employment and Labor Law | Tagged Tags: atlanta employment law attorney, employee benefits, HIPPA, privacy policy | Leave a comment
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires covered entities to abide by certain guidelines and rules that protect against the unauthorized use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI). Generally, covered entities may not use or disclose PHI unless you authorize such use or disclosure. Whether your employer has violated your Read More
Read MoreThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is designed to protect an individual’s health information from inappropriate disclosure. Even though HIPAA has been in effect for a number of years, HIPAA violations still occur. Following are some of the common mistakes made by entities covered by HIPAA. Noncompliance with security rules Covered entities Read More
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