HIM422_Week 1 Discussion Post 5

A law that's in place to protect patient health information is (HIPAA) The

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It protects

patients health information. The Privacy Rule gives you rights with respect to

your health information. The Privacy Rule$ sets limits on how your health

information can be used and shared with others. The Security Rule sets rules

for how your health information must be kept secure with administrative,

technical, and physical safeguards. These laws are necessary to keep all

personal information secure such as phone numbers, addresses, billing

information and social security number safe and secure.