Date of Award
2004
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Health Administration
College
College of Health Professions
First Advisor
David W. Bradford
Second Advisor
David M. Ward
Third Advisor
David S. Snyder
Fourth Advisor
Danielle Ripich
Abstract
HIPAA - the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act of 1996 is the largest government action in healthcare since Medicare. Since the passage of the HIPAA legislation, estimated cost of implementation has ranged from $3.8 billion to $45 billion for the implementation of the privacy rules. This study examines the cost on implementing HIPAA in private physicians' offices in South Carolina. The study selected the medical specialties of family practice, general practice, obstetrics & gynecology, and pediatrics. The study compares and analyzes cost of rural vs. urban physician practices, by specialty, and by type of entity when implementing privacy rules.
Recommended Citation
Bell, Gary E., "The Cost of Implementing HIPAA in Private Physicians' Offices in South Carolina" (2004). MUSC Theses and Dissertations. 101.
https://medica-musc.researchcommons.org/theses/101
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