HCPro, Inc. Provides Free Guidance on HIPAA's Final Enforcement Rule.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass. -- The wait is over for the final enforcement rule for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, also known as HIPAA. The final rule, which took effect on March 16, was published in the February 16 Federal Register. Organizations looking for help in interpreting

HCPro, Inc. is providing a free, 10-page special report that includes

--analysis of the rule's provisions

--tips for avoiding enforcement activity

--clarification from experts on the Department of Justice's opinion on enforcement

--latest statistics on patient complaints from former Office for Civil Rights Director Rick Campanelli

--advice on how to respond to complaints and avoid an investigation

The final rule amends existing guidelines related to the investigation of HIPAA noncompliance to make them apply to all of the HIPAA administrative simplification rules, rather than exclusively to the privacy standards. The final rule also amends the existing rules regarding the imposition of civil monetary penalties and elaborates on and clarifies the

--investigation process

--basis for liability

--determination of the penalty amount

--grounds for a waiver

--conduct of a hearing

--appeal process

To get your free special report, "HIPAA's Final Enforcement Rule: Understand Changes and Avoid Penalties," HCPro asks that you participate in a short five-question survey. Please click this link to take the survey: http://hcpro.com/url/1142

Once you complete the survey, you'll be provided a link to instantly download your informative special report.

About HCPro, Inc.

With more than 20 years of experience, HCPro, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information, education, training, and consulting products and services in the vital areas of healthcare regulation and compliance. The company's mission is to meet the specialized informational, advisory, and educational needs of the healthcare industry. To accomplish this mission, HCPro provides this specialized information in a variety of products, including newsletters, books, videos, audioconferences, training handbooks, e-mail newsletters, and online courses.

Remember, to get the special report, "HIPAA's Final Enforcement Rule: Understand Changes and Avoid Penalties," go to http://hcpro.com/url/1142