HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information
HITECH Act: Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act - Expands HIPAA privacy and security protections
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Ensures equal rights and access for individuals with disabilities, including privacy protections
FCRA: Fair Credit Reporting Act - Regulates the collection and use of consumer credit information, relevant for payment processing
FTC Privacy Regulations: Federal Trade Commission privacy guidelines that regulate how businesses collect and protect consumer information
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
State Privacy Laws: State-specific privacy regulations that may impose additional requirements beyond federal standards
State Healthcare Regulations: State-specific healthcare rules governing patient care and information management in healthcare facilities
State Elder Care Laws: State-specific regulations protecting elderly residents in care facilities, including privacy rights
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and handling of data breaches involving personal information
CMS Requirements: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services standards for healthcare providers, including privacy and data handling
State Nursing Home Regulations: State-specific rules governing nursing home operations, including resident privacy and information protection
Long-term Care Facility Standards: Industry standards and best practices for long-term care facilities, including privacy and confidentiality measures
Electronic Health Records Requirements: Regulations governing the maintenance, security, and sharing of electronic health records
Data Security Standards: Technical and operational requirements for protecting sensitive personal and health information
Marketing Consent Requirements: Regulations governing how care homes can use resident information for marketing purposes
Third-party Sharing Protocols: Requirements for sharing resident information with third parties, including consent and security measures
Data Retention Policies: Requirements for how long different types of resident data must be retained and when it should be destroyed
