HIPAA is changing and it's critical for doctors and office managers to understand what to do. Visit us online at goo.gl/0XD9yx or call 1-855-4-eMerit. HIPAA launched in 1996 and when it first launched, it was rules and regulations as to how protected health information could be disclosed. If you got it wrong, in 1996, the government sent you a warning. Well, that has changed over time. If you get it wrong today, it is now associated with a fine, and adding your name on the government site which acts as a wall of shame. In addition, HIPAA audits are real It's kind of similar to the IRS where they're fishing to see that you take HIPAA seriously. Dr. Segal explains what you should know and how to navigate these new waters.