Mitchell, Mitch,

Medical Privacy Law Stirs Controversy. Mitch Mitchell. - Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 65, Business, 1522-3191; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Medical Privacy Law Stirs Controversy, March 3, 2003; pp. n.p..

"The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which will take effect April 14 [2003], is meant to help better protect patients' privacy. But some critics say the act will do the opposite because the [George W.] Bush administration changed portions of the legislation." (FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM) This article discusses some of the concerns that experts have about the HIPAA.

1522-3191;


Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996)


Health facilities--Law and legislation
Insurance--Health
Medical records--Access control
Patients--Legal status
Privacy laws

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