HIPAA Privacy Regulations Clarified: Let Calm Prevail

by Todd A. Rodriguez, Esq.
Many attorneys and consultants have raised general alarms about the dire complexity and impact of the privacy rules. These are unnecessary hysterics. Fortunately, for physician practices, most privacy issues can be dealt with by adopting appropriate common sense policies and procedures. This article identifies some common conundrums and issues physician practices are likely to encounter in implementing the regulations and offers practical guidance for addressing them.