The paper highlights that the healthcare industry is undergoing an evolution. With the proliferation of managed care, declining reimbursements, and national Medicare legislation and compliance, reliable information is critical now more than ever. In an era of technological advancement, electronic commerce has emerged as the most important paradigm, not only in healthcare, but also across the spectrum of industries. HIPAA regulations mandate security and privacy provisions to protect the integrity and confidentiality of patient information, EDI standards and national identifiers for providers, payers, employers, and patients. HIPAA security and privacy regulations focus on policy and procedure, mandating technology only as necessary to enforce those policies and procedures.
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