HIPAA RESOURCES

Government sponsored Sites
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa
The HHS site has all the government regulations, Questions & Answers, and meeting minutes available to download.
http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/admnsimp
The HHS web site on HIPAA happenings; including a place to sign up for a free government e-mail newsletter on HIPAA news.
http://www.cms.gov/hipaa/hipaa2/support/tools/decisionsupport/default.asp
This URL from CMS (HCFA) allows an organization to determine through a self-administered short questionnaire if they are a covered entity or not.
http://www.hhs.gov/news/facts/privacy.html
HHS released this useful summary fact sheet entitle "Protecting the Privacy of Patients Health Information". Protections and enforcement rules are explained in the document.


Private Sector sponsored Sites
http://www.wedi.org
This is a long-standing private sector organization dedicated to fostering widespread support for the adoption of electronic commerce within healthcare. They have led the effort in advising HHS in implementing HIPAA and other electronic standards. This site gives access to background papers, industry white papers and links to many other HIPAA sites.
http://www.afehct.org
AFEHCT serves as a healthcare industry association dedicated to supporting the use of EDI and improving and reducing the cost of health care. The AFECHT site offers access to the papers coming out of its various HIPAA related work groups as well as links to member sites and a 'library' of HIPAA related papers.
http://www.healthlawyers.org/index.cfm
General information on health law, not limited to HIPAA issues. The Current in Health Law section includes ways to sign-up for the Health Law Highlights- free, weekly news update.
http://www.medrecinst.com
Association of developers of electronic health records; the intent is to promote the development and acceptance of Electronic Medical Record (EMR).