In this Assignment, you will explore legal and ethical issues associated with HIPAA compliance as well as the impact of social media.

Law and Ethics in Healthcare

Week 5 Assignment


HIPAA Compliance and Social Media

In this Assignment, you will explore legal and ethical issues associated with HIPAA compliance as well as the impact of social media.


To prepare for this Assignment:

· Using this week’s readings as a foundation, conduct research on this topic to include at least two sources in addition to those provided. You will write an analysis of how healthcare organizations can stay legally compliant and respect patient privacy.


Submit your Assignment in 2–3 pages, to include the following:

· Explain both legal and ethical issues associated with HIPAA compliance in the age of widespread social media use and other technologies. What is the impact of social media on HIPAA compliance?

· Analyze how healthcare organizations can stay legally compliant and respect patient privacy.