HIPAA Privacy and Security Policy
This policy explains why the company collects confidential employee data, and clarifies employee rights and responsibilities under HIPAA. Includes a sign-off acknowledgment stating that the employee has read and understands the policy. This document provides legal protection in the event of an employee dispute.
Updated to explain to employees how to report a breach of protected health information, as required under the new HIPAA breach Notification Rules, effective September 23, 2009.
Insurance companies, doctors' offices and hospitals have additional obligations not covered by these products, such as training on patient rights.