After studying this chapter, you should be able to

1. Discuss federal privacy laws that pertain to health care.

2. Discuss the conditions that led to the passage of HIPAA.

3. Discuss the four standards of HIPAA.

4. Explain the advantages to uniform transmission standards and code sets.

5. Determine which covered entities must comply with HIPAA provisions.

6. Summarize the provisions of the Privacy Rule and how they apply to your profession.

7. Recognize and dispel some of the more prevalent myths concerning HIPAA.