The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance By Kevin Beaver and Rebecca Herold Published by Auerbach Publications in December 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 HIPAA ESSENTIALS 1 Introduction to HIPAA How HIPAA Came to Be What HIPAA Covers Organizations that Must Comply with HIPAA Covered Entities What Does Healthcare Mean? What Are Covered Transactions? What Does Electronic Form Mean? Are You a Covered Healthcare Provider? Are You a Covered Healthcare Clearinghouse? Are You a Covered Entity Private Benefit Plan? Are You a Covered Government-Funded Health Plan Program? Hybrid Entities Business Associates Compliance Deadlines HIPAA Penalties and Enforcement Insight into the Electronic Transactions and Code Sets Rule Summary Chapter 1: Practical Checklist 2 Preparing for the HIPAA Changes Background Managing Change Creating the Mindset It’s Up to You Chapter 2: Practical Checklist 3 HIPAA Cost Considerations Background Privacy Implementation Costs Copyright © 2004 Auerbach Publications, All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 10