(Answered) : Regarding Hipaa Rules And Regulations

Question Description

Research on HIPAA. Why was it implemented? Who has the responsibility for its oversight? Who/what does it regulate? What are some of the details in the regulation not discussed in the textbook? Also address who this regulation cover

Requirement : a two paragraph (250-word) response, 2 peer reviewed article citation

Details about HIPAA from textbook:

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. The law protects a person’s privacy. If you handle someone’s health records, you must adheretoHIPAA.Thisincludesdoctor’soffices,hospitals,clinics,andinsurancecompanies. The law recognizes that digital data exchange of health records, such as