In previous articles in this series, we have explored some of the HIPAA rules and regulations that affect the everyday lives of dental practitioners.

As we have seen in the previous articles, there are numerous HIPAA rules and regulations that must be followed. Non compliance can often lead to fines and penalties that can be quite substantial.

Of all the HIPAA rules and regulations that we will be discussing in upcoming articles, in my mind, having a contingency plan is easily the most critical.

Welcome to the first in an ongoing series on HIPAA compliance for dental practices. As many of you know, HIPAA rules and regulations have completely changed the ways that dental offices need to operate. There are a number of problems, however.