title: Guard against HIPAA violations.
abstract: Review important safeguards to shield protected health information from unauthorized use or disclosure.
authors.affiliation: Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Susan E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Ziel
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006801:Humans; D007344:Insurance Claim Reporting / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008484:Medicaid; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States