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The first publication from the American Medical Association to address HIPAA regulations HIPAA: A Short- and Long-term Perspective for Health Care is a straightforward, comprehensive review of HIPAA provisions and their net positive value to the health care industry. This book focuses on the practical implications of the legislation and gives the user an enhanced understanding of HIPAA regarding: Analysis of regulations Impacts of the security and privacy provisions Key compliance issues Enforcement and certification of compliance Benefits of investing in HIPAA compliance The future of HIPAA and the electronic medical record The value of aligning HIPAA mandates with Internet and other business strategies Comprehensive appendices contain model business agreements, sample assessment templates, definitions of terms, and other valuable tools. This book is a valuable resource for practice administrators, office managers, compliance officers, and physicians.