Hipaapenaltiesandmidwives

HIPAA

When viewing this article, you may have the urge to skip it altogether and I can relate to your motivation.  Anyone who has practiced or been employed in healthcare since 2003, has been thoroughly indoctrinated in HIPAA and what it represents.  Either as a patient, or as a provider, HIPAA blurs our vision with its complex, legislative demands and potential penalties if we falter. Without delving too deeply into its complexities or inducing catatonia, the basics of HIPAA do deserve review in order to remind us all of the importance of this legislation and its relevance to midwifery practice.