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