Implications Of HIPAA For Behavioral Health And Social Services: What The Proposed HIPAA Rules Add To Technology Planning And Expenses

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

Industry Analysis

No one is quite sure exactly what the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will mean for behavioral health and social service organizations. However, while the final rules and implementation schedule are in limbo, enough has been proposed to shape our thinking about the legislation's strategic implications. Most executives of provider and payer organizations have concerns about the short-term costs and management challenges that face them in the initial implementation of HIPAA - and are less enthusiastic . . .