HIPAA. I know it, you know it. It’s the biggest name in healthcare information regulation, and behind it lies not only the foundation of rules and statutes that protect patient information but also the backing of federal enforcement. That enforcement, of course, helps keep patient data safe, but it can also be an occasional obstacle for records retrieval. Navigating miles of different statutes and rulings to retrieve patient information can be confusing, especially for those unfamiliar with the healthcare information environment.
