Purchase Solution

HIPAA: Impact the Delivery of Human Services

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Select a current or proposed law that impacts the delivery of human services.

What reliable resources are available to learn about the implications of this law?

What is the purpose or rationale of the law? How will the law affect day to day operations within human service organizations?

What are the arguments for or against the law?

What are the potential ramifications to clients and the organization if the law is not followed?

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

884 Words, APA Format

Solution Preview

The response addresses the queries posted in 1031 words with references.

// Laws play a vital role in systematizing the functioning of the society as a whole. Numerous laws have been proposed that greatly impact the delivery of human services. The one which I am describing here is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. //

HIPAA: Impact the Delivery of Human Services

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed on 21st August 1996 by the U.S President. It is also known as the law to treat the sick, or injured regardless of the fact whether they are able to pay. The provisions that are included in the HIPAA law are provisions for health insurance portability, group health plan requirements, revenue offset provisions, fraud and abuse control, administrative simplification requirements and tax associated requirements (HIPAA Law and Regulations, 2008).

//After understanding the concept of HIPAA Law, it is necessary to know its purpose and rationale behind its implementation. Some of its rationale are described below: //

The purpose or rationale of HIPAA law is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health insurance system and to protect privacy of the patients. Continuity of healthcare coverage is ensured by this law, which allows individuals to qualify immediately for comparable health insurance coverage at the time of changing the employment relationships. By replacing several non-standard formats that are currently used in the country (U.S) by means of a single set of electronic standards (used throughout the healthcare industry), HIPAA reduces the cost and administrative burdens of health care. The law improves the profitability and continuity of health insurance coverage. HIPAA prohibits discrimination against ...

Solution provided by:
Ashish Sharma, MBA (IP)
Education
  • MBA (IP), International Center for Internationa Business
  • BBA, University of Rajasthan
Recent Feedback
  • "Thank You so much! "
  • "Always provide great help, I highly recommend Mr. Sharma over others, thanks again. "
  • "great job. I will need another help from you. "
  • "first class!"
  • "Thank you for your great notes. Will you be willing to help me with one more assignment? "
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
IPOs

This Quiz is compiled of questions that pertain to IPOs (Initial Public Offerings)

Organizational Leadership Quiz

This quiz prepares a person to do well when it comes to studying organizational leadership in their studies.

Writing Business Plans

This quiz will test your understanding of how to write good business plans, the usual components of a good plan, purposes, terms, and writing style tips.

MS Word 2010-Tricky Features

These questions are based on features of the previous word versions that were easy to figure out, but now seem more hidden to me.

Marketing Management Philosophies Quiz

A test on how well a student understands the basic assumptions of marketers on buyers that will form a basis of their marketing strategies.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Healthcare regulations Impact on Operational, Financial,Care

    Also, consumers should be aware of how to report a violation and it should be a simplified process to encourage complaints. And you could suggest a stronger oversight by the Department of Health & Human Services.

  • HIPPA Law: Affecting Technology

    At the end, I wish you a happy learning// References SUMMARY OF THE HIPAA PRIVACY RULE. United States Department of health & Human Services.

  • HIPPA

    and Human Services, 2007).

  • Medical Office of OB/GYN with New Patient

    Department of Health and Human Services, 2011). Some complications can occur early in the pregnancy. Because it takes time to request and receive additional records, the new physician should send the request as soon as possible.

  • HIPPA PRIVACY LAWS

    Department of Health & Human Services. (2011). Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Retrieved On January 7, 2012 from Http://Www.Hhs.Gov/Ocr/Privacy/Hipaa/Understanding/Summary/Privacysummary.Pdf HIPPA privacy laws are examined.

  • Protected Health Information

    Limited data sets require a data use agreement with the party it is provided to (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2013). References: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2013). Understanding Health Information Privacy.

  • Understanding HIPPA practices

    The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) delegated to the Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the authority to investigate complaints of noncompliance with, and to make decisions regarding the interpretation, implementation

  • HIPAA synopsis

    Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Health Information Privacy. Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (n.d. a). Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

  • HIPAA law affecting technology in a Health Care are noted

    251229 HIPAA Law Affecting Technology in Health Care Which of the rules that make up the HIPAA law affect technology in a Health Care or Human Service organization? Summarize the relevant rules.

View More Related Solutions