Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Notice of Privacy Practices: English - - Bosnian - - Spanish - - Vietnamese

HIPAA is the acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This Act, passed by Congress in 1996, established a framework for the changing health information system. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has established several different sets of regulations to implement the mandates of the Act. These regulations include

  • Standards for Electronic Transactions, also known as the Transactions and Code Sets
  • Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, also known as the Privacy Standards
  • Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information, also known as the Security Standards
  • Standard Unique Health Identifier for Health Care Providers, also known as the National Provider Identifier
  • Standard Unique Employer Identifier, also known as the National Employer Identifier

While these regulations affect every consumer of health care services, only a “covered entity” as defined by the regulations, must comply with the standards.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is a “hybrid covered entity.” The Department reviewed the regulations and determined that only a few specific bureaus and units satisfy the definition of “covered entity.” The Department has developed and implemented compliance components for these areas. In addition to the confidentiality provisions required by HIPAA, the Department continues to comply with all applicable state and federal laws addressing the confidentiality of health information.

While maintaining compliance with the Privacy Regulations, the Department continues to provide public health services efficiently and effectively to all Missourians.

Publications

Applications & Forms

Acknowledgement Form: English - - Bosnian - - Spanish - - Vietnamese

HIPAA Authorization for Disclosure Form: English - - Bosnian - - Spanish - - Vietnamese

Request for Accounting Disclosures of PHI NEW

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The information provided on this website is not intended to be construed as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. Please consult your attorney if you have any questions regarding a particular legal problem or need.

While the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services makes every effort to post accurate and reliable information, it does not guarantee or warrant that the information on this website is complete, accurate or up-to-date. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services assumes no responsibility for any error, omissions or other discrepancies between the electronic and printed versions of documents. This website is intended solely for the purpose of electronically providing the public with general health-related information and convenient access to data resources.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services HIPAA

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights (enforcers of the HIPAA Privacy Standards) - links to educational materials, regulations and standards and background information

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Inspector General