HIPPA Privacy Rules

April 14, 2003 is the deadline for health care providers to develop formal HIPAA privacy procedures and to begin notifying patients of their privacy rights. All health care providers who transmit protected health information electronically for billing purposes are covered by the HIPAA privacy rules. Required documentation includes policies and related forms/notices covering the following:

Intended Uses and Disclosures of Confidential Information
Permitted Access of Individuals to Confidential Information
Amendment of Confidential Information
Accounting to Individuals for Disclosures of their Confidential Information
Complaint Procedure
Access Restrictions to Protect Confidential Information
Physical Safeguards for Confidential Information
Internal Compliance Monitoring System
Employee Training
Discipline and Sanctions

See "HIPAA Privacy: A Practical Approach" on this site for a more detailed summary of the HIPAA privacy rules.

The Chicago-based law firm of Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa works with health care providers to help them access reasonable HIPAA compliance solutions. For complimentary sample forms and more information, contact

Andrew S. Williams
Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa
330 North Wabash Ave
Suite 1700
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312/755-3145
awilliams@agdglaw.com