HIPAA as a Regulatory Model: Early Experiences and Future Prospects

Authors

Karl Polzer, George Washington University

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

4-5-1999

Abstract

In the context of the debate over bolstering consumer protection in health care without imposing excessive costs or onerous regulatory requirements, this paper examines the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as a regulatory model. The paper reviews the provisions of the legislation, examines the roles of the Department of Labor and the Health Care Financing Administration in implementing HIPAA, raises issues surrounding implementation and enforcement, and examines the usefulness of the HIPAA model as a vehicle for applying consumer protection measures.

Comments

Issue brief no. 735

Recommended Citation

Polzer, Karl, "HIPAA as a Regulatory Model: Early Experiences and Future Prospects" (1999). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 30.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/30

Open Access

yes