This book is a one-stop resource for HIPAA privacy and security advice that can immediately be applied to any organization's unique situation. It defines what HIPAA is, what it requires, and what can be done to achieve and maintain compliance. It describes the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and compliance tasks in easy-to-understand language, focusing not on technical jargon, but on what organizations need to do to meet requirements. Anyone preparing an organization for HIPAA laws will receive expert guidance on requirements and other commonly-discussed topics. The book enables organizations determine how HIPAA will impact them, regardless of whether they are a HIPAA Covered Entity.