How Does the HIPAA Privacy Standard Affect Case Management?

Abstract

At the request of our readers, we present this special feature on case management. This feature appears on an occasional basis in the Journal. Based on the suggestion of a reader, we are using a Panel approach to provide a forum for sharing ideas, viewpoints, and perspectives. We have put together a group of individuals with expertise from a variety of case management arenas who have agreed to share their opinions and perspectives in response to specific questions or scenarios. Opinions and perspectives are those of the panel members, and do not necessarily represent the views of the AAOHN, the Editor, or the Publisher. We encourage readers to submit their questions or scenarios for the Panel. This month's Panel members include Christine M. Kalina, Annette B. Haag, Mary Lou Wassel, and Robin Tourigian. The question for this month's feature comes from the Case Management Section Meeting at AOHC 2001 in San Francisco.

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