In addition to the requirements for the security associated with information technology and electronically maintained patient health records, both HIPAA and New York State laws include provisions for the protection of patient privacy.Īs a result of the electronic prescribing requirements, virtually all dentists practicing in New York are maintaining protected patient health information in an electronic format. Adherence to these requirements can help dentists avoid potential prosecution and sanctions. If your organization is subject to the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), it is recommended you review our HIPAA compliance checklist 2022 in order to ensure your organization complies with HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI). Federal HIPAA regulations include requirements for doctors to safeguard, store and transmit electronically maintained information to protect patients’ privacy. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) mandates data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
CE Registry (Course Completion Certificates).