description: Many physicians and their staffs are facing an uphill struggle in trying to assimilate HIPAA's new regulatory requirements while continuing to practice and maintain the high quality of medical care. The Field Guide to HIPAA Implementation helps simplify the complex regulations and helps medical practices achieve a seamless transition to HIPAA compliance. The Field Guide : -Divided into three logical segments - transactions, privacy and security -Provides overviews, general knowledge and specific action items -"How-to" guide reviews the basics of the legislation and provides a wealth of resources -Includes web links, worksheets and templates for forms and documents -Provides useful troubleshooting tips -Directs the reader through the implementation process -Offers timelines and to-do checklists for assigned duties to help readers track what needs to happen to achieve compliance -Co-authored by a physician, an attorney and an individual who helped write the transaction standards
language: English
title: Field Guide to Hipaa Implementation
titlecomplete: Field Guide to Hipaa Implementation
publisher: Amer Medical Assn