HIPAA RESOURCES

GG+A is pleased to provide information on the implications of the HIPAA legislation on fundraising for healthcare institutions.  The materials below are intended to provide guidance, but should not be incorporated directly into your fundraising program without advice of legal counsel. 

Many institutions are governed by relevant state legislation, as well as federal law, and the specific character and governance structure of each individual institution will have an impact on institutional response to HIPAA.

Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP)
The AHP Web site is a great resource for articles, advice, and updates on fundraising under HIPAA. 

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - What Health Care Fundraisers Need to Know (PDF)
AHP outlines the changes that were made to HIPAA privacy and security regulations under the U.S. Stimulus Bill (H.R.1). While none of the changes has any significant impact on health care fundraising, development offices should be aware of the revisions and the implications.  

Commonly Asked Questions About HIPAA
A collections of key questions and answers about HIPAA as it relates to fundraising. 

Fundraising Under HIPAA – The Privacy Rule – AHP’s Special Analysis (PDF)
This article presents a very clear overview of HIPAA and its requirements for fundraising.

Sample Business Associate Agreement
The U.S Department of Health & Human Services provides sample business associate contract provisions to help covered entities comply with the business associate contract requirements of the Privacy Rule.

Sample Disclosure for Philanthropy Forms
Georgetown University - Authorization for Disclosure for Philanthropy form (PDF)
Washington University - HIPAA Fundraising Policy and Authorization form (PDF)