This guide for healthcare providers covers the rules and regulations associated with HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and HITECH (the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) in an uncomplicated way. In this edition, the authors discuss privacy and security updates, the acts and Breach Notification requirements, the requirements for the transition from transaction Version 4010 to Version 5010, and updates to HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules. Forms are provided in an appendix. Hartley is associated with a provider/clinic advocate company and is the content management advisor for a HIPAA-related organization. Jones heads three healthcare companies that consult with healthcare stakeholders on enabling regulations and electronic business strategies related to HIPAA, HITECH, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)