It's time for innovation in the health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa)

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Abstract

Whether it is the result of a tragic news story, a thoughtful commentary, or a segment on the entertainment networks, patient privacy rights are never far from the top of our minds. The Privacy and Security Rules contained in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) represent a concerted effort to protect the privacy and security of the volumes of patient data generated by the health care system. However, the last twenty years has seen innovations and advancements in health information technology that were unimaginable at that time. It is time for innovation to the Privacy and Security Rules. We offer a common and relatable scenario as proof that certain Privacy and Security Rules can tie the hands of educators and innovators and need to be transformed.

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Colorafi, K., & Bailey, B. (2016, October 1). It’s time for innovation in the health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa). JMIR Medical Informatics. JMIR Publications Inc. https://doi.org/10.2196/medinform.6372

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