Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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The Corporate Compliance area is responsible for providing guidance to research and clinical staff about the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This office also coordinates preparation activities for hospital accreditation by the Joint Commission and oversees National Jewish Health policy and procedure implementation.

Our Services

• Advises clinical and research staff about HIPAA regulations

• Conducts training and writes and revises policies and forms, as needed, to help staff comply with privacy laws

• Reviews research files for appropriate HIPAA documentation

• Reviews accuracy of research study billing records

• Primary resource for clarification or answers about what National Jewish Health requires of staff to be compliant with HIPAA regulations

Read our Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information.