Author: Rhodes, Harry B.; Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2010

This month the Journal introduces a new “Working Smart” column titled “ARRA on the Job,” offering HIM professionals practical guidance on interpreting, planning for, and implementing provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.



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Author: Solove, Daniel J

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2013

Ten years ago after countless years of germination and many twists and turns, the HIPAA Privacy Rule finally became effective. It would soon be followed by the HIPAA Security Rule-which was published in 2003 and became effective in 2005-and eventually by the HIPAA Enforcement Rule and the....

Author: Butler, Mary

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: March 01, 2014

Health information management (HIM) professionals are too often witness to an array of fraudulent activities, whether its fraud via “upcoding,” improper disclosure of protected health information (PHI), or other breach activities.


Since reporting noncomplia....

Author: Rose, Angela Dinh

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2014

Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a three-part series reviewing AHIMA’s HITECH Frequently Asked Questions.


This month marks the one-year anniversary of the publication of the final HITECH Omnibus Rule, which became effective March 26, 2013. Covered e....

Author: Rose, Angela Dinh; Greene, Adam H

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2014

The final HITECH-HIPAA Omnibus Rule was released in January 2013 and expanded some of HIPAA’s original requirements involving its privacy, security, and enforcement components. The Omnibus also finalized the Breach Interim Final Rule as well as the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).

The following are some commonly asked questions about the HITECH Omnibus Rule implementation and compliance requirements, specifically regarding the rule’s areas addressing business associates, breaches, and GINA.

Author: Rose, Angela Dinh; Greene, Adam H

Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA Q and A

Publication Date: March 2014

This article concludes a three-part series discussing the most commonly asked questions regarding compliance requirements surrounding the final HITECH Omnibus Rule, released in January 2013. It highlights the updated requirements and provides answers to questions regarding decedent protected health information (PHI), the release of immunization records to schools, and the enhanced request for restrictions requirements.

Author: Manatt Health Solutions; California HealthCare Foundation

Source: External web site

Publication Date: June 2010

Author: Rudloff, Rob

Source: AHIMA Convention

Publication Date: September 28, 2010

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HITECH has introduced new security requirements around HIPAA including new breach requirements and associated penalties. This paper addresses the information security and privacy requirements and provides practical solutions to address them. Many organizations already....

Author: California HealthCare Foundation; Manatt Health Solutions; Mittman, Robert

Source: External web site

Publication Date: May 15, 2009

Author: Viola, Allison F.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: June 2012

As outlined within the HITECH Act of 2009, in order for providers to become meaningful users of electronic health records (EHRs), their use must, "in accordance with law and standards applicable to the exchange of information… improve the quality of health care, such as promoting care coordina....