Welcome to Ascension Health's HIPAA Web Site
Comments and contributions of material are appreciated and should be directed to Don Stry. 

Guidance & Best Practices
HIPAA Documents Available at Site by Ohio Hospital Assn (added 05/21/03)
Sample HIPAA Project Phases (Updated 02/16/00)
Getting Started (Updated 08/28/00)
Recommended Practices (Updated 11/06/01)
Organizational Participation in HIPAA Compliance (04/28/00)
Vendor Educational Materials (Updated 11/08/02)
Online HIPAA Training from AHIMA (Updated 09/18/00)
Privacy and Security Officer Position Description (Updated 06/18/03)
Contingency & Disaster Recovery Planning (Updated 03/18/02)
New AHIMA Practice Briefs Incorporate HIPAA Rules (Updated 04/18/00)
Recommended Disciplines for the Project Teams (Updated 06/21/00)