Designed to address the unmet need for meaningful and timely guidance on HIPAA program design and implementation, The HIPPA Program Reference Handbook is intended for use by administrative and financial professionals, technical professionals, and consultants. The book provides information and guidance on the salient parts of the HIPAA act and its mandated implementation to those in positions of responsibility for the financial, administrative, privacy, security, and support of a HIPAA program. The HIPPA Program Reference Handbook is the only single-source, definitive volume that addresses HIPAA standards and compliance issues and is endorsed by HCCO, the HIPAA compliance standards body.