Module 6 Assignment: HIPAA
Overview:
For this assignment, you will prepare a written document that describes the HIPAA privacy rule and HIPAA security rule. Please follow the instructions below and be sure to follow APA formatting guidelines.
Instructions:
In Module 6, we learned about the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule.
- After reviewing the learning resources for this module, write a 1-2 page(minimum one full page), APA formatted paper that describes the HIPAA privacy rule and the HIPAA security rule. Be sure to include the following in your paper:
- Introduction paragraph on HIPAA (when did it start, why is it used)
- One paragraph discussing the privacy rule and how that relates to health information.
- One paragraph discussing the security rule and how that relates to health information.
- Conclusion paragraph on the importance of HIPAA in healthcare and how it impacts the delivery of healthcare.