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Portfolio Overview This writing assignment explores the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Portfolio Goal Create a one-page plan that outlines the steps a medical assistant can take to ensure HIPAA compliance in handling of patient information. Portfolio Details 1. Identify the requirements of HIPAA with regard to written communication and documentation in a medical office 2. Based on what you read in this lesson, create a one-page (250-word) plan that defines the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and outlines the steps a medical assistant can take to ensure HIPAA compliance in the handling of patient information. 3. When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor using the Drop Box below.

Answer 1

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