HIPAA and HEALTH PRIVACY (HLTH7504)
2 credits. Lecture

This seminar provides a comprehensive analysis of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) health privacy provisions, which pose substantial technology and privacy requirements for health plans, health care clearinghouses, and many health care providers. Topics include HIPAA's administrative simplification provisions, the Privacy Rule, the Transaction Rule, and an overview of electronic data interchange concepts as applied to health information. Students will also explore the developing body of case law in this area. Practical experience will be offered in drafting and negotiating HIPAA business associate contracts as well as in developing privacy policies and procedures.