Board Resolutions: HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer Appointment

Adopt these board resolution templates when appointing a Privacy or Security Officer responsible for compliance with the Privacy Rule or Security Rule, respectively, under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Comply with HIPAA requirements mandating delegations for: a privacy official, a contact person for Privacy Rule complaints, and a security official responsible for implementation of Security Rule procedures.

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• HIPAA Privacy and Security Policy
  Use this HIPAA Privacy and Security Policy template for a group health plan to satisfy the regulatory requirement that it set forth the written policies and procedures that it will follow to ensure its compliance with HIPAA’s privacy, security, and breach notification requirements. The template includes guidance and drafting notes.
• HIPAA Privacy Notice Clause (Summary Plan Description)
  Insert these clauses into a group health plan's summary plan description to satisfy the HIPAA requirement for covered entities to provide individuals with a Notice of Privacy Practices that complies with HIPAA Privacy Rule regulations. Rely on this template for guidance, drafting notes, and an optional clause.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Video
  Watch this video from Kirk Nahra, partner at WilmerHale, highlighting HIPAA fundamentals, including who and what it applies to, key requirements, and enforcement.

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