Handouts
and Resources
Program
Notes
Examples
from Thurston County, Washington
Federal
Government Resources
Various federal
agencies and committees have produced a wealth of information
on the Privacy Rule. HHS' Office for Civil Rights (OCR),
for example, provides assistance mostly to covered entities
preparing to comply with the Rule. Its website (see address
below) includes "Frequently
Asked Questions," sample "business associate" contract
provisions, reference documents, and other technical assistance
information. This and many additional federal rescuers may
particularly be relevant for public health authorities or
covered entities working to internet public health issues.
State
Government Resources
Many state health
departments/agencies or public health divisions/offices have
worked to interpret and apply the Privacy Rule to their
state-specific public health systems. Some of these "HIPAA" oriented
state websites are included.
Associations,
Nonprofit Organizations, and Academic Resources
Public health
associations, organizations, and academic institutions often
have their own "HIPAA" websites that provide
interpretations from a non-governmental perspective. Some
of these resources are listed below, with each site offering
numerous additional online links.
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