HIPAA Attorney

Hinman, Howard & Kattell assists with the security, privacy, and breach regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Hospitals and other medical providers in Albany, NY, have a myriad of obligations and responsibilities pertaining to HIPAA, and there can be harsh consequences for failing to follow them. A HIPAA attorney can help your organization put the procedures in place that are necessary to ensure compliance. An Albany, NY, HIPAA attorney may also counsel about compliance with various state laws that are in place in addition to all of the federal legal requirements. HIPAA compliance is always a challenge because the regulatory scheme can be complex. Our HIPAA attorney in Albany, NY, is available to help clients with various matters, including HIPAA policy development and assessment, workforce and management operations, security and privacy audits, and risk assessments. We also help with drafting and negotiating associated business agreements and provide general advice regarding the use, exchange, retention, disclosure, and destruction of health information.