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First-Year Experiences under the Federal Privacy Rule
09/04/2004 | Requests *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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Available Files
- GAO Report Off-site link (43 pages)
Keywords
HIPAA; Compliance Difficulties
Topic
Organizational Change
Type/Tool
Reports
Source
U.S. Government Accountability Office, (GOA)
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
10/26/2004
Contact
Rosamond Katz U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street NW, Room LM
Washington, D.C. 20548
202-512-7148
441 G Street NW, Room LM
Washington, D.C. 20548
202-512-7148
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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