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If you are not sure HIPAA applies to you, you should disregard the law.
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The deadline to comply with HIPAA regulations was April 14, 2003.
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All health professionals who send information via electronic transmission are considered covered entities.
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A health care provider who never transmits electronic data is exempt from HIPAA regulations.
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Using a FAX machine is the same as using electronic transmission.
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Business associates may include bookkeepers, lawyers and accountants.
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The service provider is responsible for making sure that all associates follow the HIPAA Guidelines.
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HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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HIPAA provides standards for protecting the records and privacy of individuals by providing rules for the secure storage of patient records.
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Privacy officers are responsible for meeting HIPPA requirements by developing the necessary new documents.
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