New law tightens requirements for protecting health information 2009
American Academy of Pediatrics
| As a result of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, health care providers, health plans and other covered entities are required to review and potentially modify their privacy and security policies, employee training programs, business associate agreements, breach notification protocols and internal auditing plans. This article provides an overview of the impact, implications for practicing pediatricians and new enforcement provisions. |
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