Tag Archives: Dentist HIPAA

HIPAA for Dentists: Common Issues

Under HIPAA, dentists meet the definition of “covered entity,” since they are healthcare providers. All covered entities, regardless of practice type, are subject to the same specific HIPAA regulations. HIPAA for Dentists, therefore, consists of compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the HIPAA Security Rule, the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, and the HIPAA Omnibus Rule.… Read More »