HIPAA versus HITECH: What are They?

HIPAA versus HITECH: What are They?

The HIPAA and HITECH acts both place on healthcare providers the legal obligation to safeguard the privacy and security of health information. However, major differences exist between them. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) established a national set of security standards for protecting certain health information that is held or transferred in electronic form.

  • Provider:Postgraduate Institute for Medicine
  • Activity Link: https://www.obgproject.com/2016/07/21/hipaa-versus-hitech/
  • Start Date: 2024-05-28 05:00:00
  • End Date: 2024-05-28 05:00:00
  • Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 0.25 hours
    Nursing: 0.2 hours
  • Commercial Support: No
  • Activity Type: Enduring Material
  • CME Finder Type: Online Learning
  • Fee to Participate: No, it's free
  • Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
  • Provider Ship: Jointly Provided
  • Registration: Open to all
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