Major health information technology (HIT) regulations aim to ensure privacy and confidentiality of patient health
information. In this assignment, you will be asked to research your state privacy laws and standards specific to
patient health information.
Tasks:
-Describe and discuss your state’s privacy laws that are specific to HIT.
-Compare and contrast your state’s privacy laws against HIPAA privacy rules.
-Develop and present a one- or two-page sample policy in ensuring privacy and confidentiality of patient health
information when adopting an HIT. Your policy must cover:
1.Boundaries or limitations of disclosure
2.Security
3.Consumer control
4.Accountability
Sample Solution