Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance: A Side-by-Side Comparison of the Title I Provisions in H.R. 493 and S. 358

[Excerpt] On April 25, the House passed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007, H.R. 493, on a vote of 420-3. Earlier, the measure was reported by the Education and Labor Committee (H.Rept. 110-28, Part I), the Ways and Means Committee (H.Rept. 110-28, Part II), and the Energy and Commerce Committee (H.Rept. 110-28, Parts III & IV). The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee approved similar legislation (S. 358) on March 29, and filed its report (S.Rept. 110-48) on April 10. S. 358 is awaiting Senate floor action. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act would restrict health insurers’ and employers’ acquisition and use of genetic information in several ways. These restrictions build upon those already imposed in federal law

Simplifying Administration of Health Insurance

Reviews definitions and estimates of the insurance system's administrative costs and efforts to reduce them. Examines the potential of various reform proposals to simplify or further complicate the system. Includes data on estimated administrative costs

A Delphi Study of HIPAA Compliance to Battlefield Medical Evacuation

The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of HIPAA compliance on the Battlefield Medical Evacuation process. Specifically, this thesis sought to answer three research questions addressing the current Battlefield Medical Evacuation process and current HIPAA considerations for each step of the process. The research questions were answered through the use of the Delphi Technique. Eight experts, representing Air Force, Army and Civilian medical communities participated in two rounds of the Delphi Technique. The research identified how HIPAA compliance is handled now and identified suggested improvements. An original model of the battlefield medical evacuation process was developed, and this was presented to the Delphi group for changes and acceptance. The group was then tasked to identify the application of the HIPPA requirements at each stage of the model. The final model suggests that partial HIPAA compliance is the current trend in the early steps of battlefield medical evacuation. The culmination of this effort was the development of recommended improvements based upon the suggestions of knowledgeable people. The suggested improvements were: clear guidance, training and additional resources. The study may help Commanders prepare themselves and their personnel to handle HIPAA information in a deployed environment

Overview of HIPAA, the Role of CPAs in Privacy Compliance

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Exposed Online: Why the New Federal Health Privacy Regulation Doesn't Offer Much Protection to Internet Users

Provides an analysis of how the HIPAA regulation may or may not cover consumer-oriented health Web sites and Internet based health care. Comments on what new standards will be required for those sites covered by the regulation

Health Care Information Privacy: Workshop on HIPAA

Materials from the Health Care Information Privacy: Workshop on HIPAA held by UK/CLE in March 2002