title: Now is the time for HIPAA compliance.
abstract: HIPAA privacy regulations are complex and extensive. All those affected, including physician practices, must now begin the process of education and planning necessary to ensure compliance with these regulations by April 14, 2003. Starting now will ease the burden of implementation in the future. This article addresses specific issues discussed in the final privacy rules as they pertain to the establishment of compliance with these rules, especially regarding physician practices.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Kennett
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D018907:Privacy; D014481:United States