Chief executive officer (CEO) Beranger wants to know more details about the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as she prepares to move the health care organization (HCO) towards a culture of e-Health. She asks that you compose a report of 3-4 pages that includes the following information:
- Describe the objectives of the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules
- Discuss how HIPAA attempts to safeguard protected health information (PHI)
- Discuss the impact HIPAA has had on HCOs and providers
- Explain how abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations may challenge the ethics of health care professionals