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Do employers have to follow the HIPAA law with employees health?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, in most cases employers are bound by HIPPA requirements in the US. However, there are exceptions relating to accident and injury investigations and prevention programs.
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Hipaa protects now business employers wanting to purchase health coverage for their employees true or false?
Hipaa protects business employers wanting to purchase health coverage for their employees - True
What kind of health care benefits does Hilton hotels offer to their employees?
Hipaa
Does HIPPA pertain to government health care only?
No -- HIPAA applies to all healthcare in the US. The one possible exception, MEDICARE, opted to follow HIPAA.
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Certainly. Employees have no expectation of privacy unless the employer explicitly offers it or a statute compels it. HIPAA does not apply to employers, and ADA does not deal with sickness, ONLY permanent impairments.
Are Forged prescriptions protected by HIPAA?
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Who does the HIPAA Privacy Rule apply to?
Employees in a doctor's office, Soldiers working in the MTF, and Contract Dental Technicians.
Is there a HIPAA compliant mental health software available?
Yes, there is a HIPAA compliant mental health software available. You can find them at www.CompulinkAdvantage.com or www.pma2000.com
HIPAA protects individuals wanting to change health plans?
Hipaa promotes portability thus protecting individuals wanting to change health plans.
Can a company stop paying health insurance premiums causing the insurance to be cancelled without notifying employees although employees are still paying for insurance?
No. I don't have the citation off hand, though. If nothing else you'd probably qualify for HIPAA.
What is the difference between HIPAA hipaa?
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; HIPPA has no meaning and is a misspelling, albeit a common one.
Does hipaa protect individuals wanting to change health plans?
Hipaa promotes portability thus protecting individuals wanting to change health plans.
Why did HIPAA act of 1996 take place?
Health
