Article Publication Date:
9/4/2004
Summary:
The US Government Accountability Office examined the challenges faced by entities impacted by the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 including the experience of providers & health plans in implementation, the experience of public health entities, researchers, & representatives of patients in obtaining access to health information, & the extent to which patients appear to be aware of their rights. The report reviews why the GAO started the study, findings & recommendations.
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Sources:
U.S. Government Accountability Office, (GOA)
Programs/Initiatives:
HIPAA
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Keywords:
State/Agency Information
Compliance Difficulties
Contact
Rosamond Katz U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street NW, Room LM
Washington, D.C. 20548
Phone:
202-512-7148
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50336