Health Information Portability and Accountability

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Chief executive officer (CEO) Beranger wants to know more details about the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as she prepares to move the health care organization (HCO) towards a culture of e-Health. She asks that you compose a report of 3–4 pages that includes the following information:

  • Describe the objectives of the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules
  • Discuss how HIPAA attempts to safeguard protected health information (PHI)
  • Discuss the impact HIPAA has had on HCOs and providers
  • Explain how abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations may challenge the ethics of health care professionals
  • Your current role in a hospital setting
  • A professional role, such as an administrator, nurse, respiratory therapist, health information specialist, physical therapist, or radiology technologist

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that summarizes certifications and continuing education that would be appropriate for a professional role in a hospital or other applicable health care setting.

Select one of the following options to complete this assignment:

  • Identify a professional organization that would provide professional development opportunities for the role you selected.
  • Describe professional development and other opportunities the professional organization would provide to you as a member.
  • Explain the importance of being a member in a professional organization.
  • Include the link to this organization.