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HIPAA Education Modules:
The federal Office of Civil Rights (OCR) released three modules for physicians on compliance with various aspects of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, available at Medscape.org:

1. Patient Privacy: A Guide for Providers  

2. HIPAA and You: Building a Culture of Compliance  

3. Examining Compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule   

The Medscape modules offer free Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for physicians.
For more information, please visit http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid    CMS.gov

HIPAA - General Information
HIPAA Law & Related Information

Privacy & Security Standards

Compliance Deadlines for HIPAA & ACA

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services   hhs.gov

Summary of HIPAA Privacy Rule
Guidance on Significant Aspects of the Privacy Rule

Summary of HIPAA Security Rule
Security Rule Guidance Material

Health Information Privacy

HITECH ACT
HITECH Breach Notification Interim Final Rule

Federal Register-45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164 Health Insurance Reform: Security Standards; Final Rule

Texas Department of State Health Services    dshs.state.tx.us

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