FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ---------------------- HEALTH PROVIDER PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, LLC ANOUNCES THE OFFERING OF RESCUE SERVICES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FACING OCTOBER 15TH HIPAA FEDERAL COMPLIANCE DEADLINE Boston, MA -- /PRnetwire.com/ -- September 16, 2002 -- The October 15th, 2002 deadline looms for 1.3 million physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers to comply with federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations.The bad news is that noncompliance can result in heavy fines, potential lawsuits, and in extreme cases, even imprisonment. But Health Provider Practice Management, LLC (HPPM) is now offering affordable products and support services to help achieve compliance that will rescue health professionals from possible stiff penalties and litigation. HPPM President Dr. David Loewy says, "Our Company can be your HIPAA survival partner." HPPM provides compliance extension application forms and a filing service for the busy professional. However, their major product is the HIPAA Survival Kit, a step-by-step guide for developing full compliance with these extremely complex federal regulations. The kit will save healthcare providers from having to become an expert professional in yet another complicated subject area. The complete kit costs $125.00. Once the provider becomes a client, HPPM can also provide support and monthly updates services. HPPM President, Dr. Loewy explains, "What the survival kit does, beyond helping to bring your practice into federal compliance, is to help you build a full defense against future litigation. The good news is that, with the survival kit, you will be able to become and maintain compliance with minimal cost and relatively nominal effort. The kit will provide you with all the tools and examples to bring your practice into compliance without having to become a HIPAA authority." Dr. Loewy can also deliver HIPAA explanatory seminars. (See the Contact information below.) About HPPM: Health Provider Practice Management, LLC was formed to help individual healthcare providers develop and maintain full HIPAA compliance. The company's three principals all have extensive experience in the medical field and with HIPAA issues. President Dr. David Loewy has managed a number of major projects within the medical industry. Jack Hornfeldt has held several public health CIO positions. Don Holl has had extensive management involvement in the hospital and healthcare sectors. This team is backed by a world class board of directors. For further details on HIPAA and HPPM products and services go to www.hppm.org Contact: Health Provider Practice Management LLC David W. Loewy PhD 617.739.6665 dloewy@hppm.org # # # Health Provider Practice Management, LLC Anounces the Offering of Rescue Services For Healthcare Professionals Facing October 15th HIPAA Federal Compliance Deadline ref: ftp://www.send2press.com/archive/pr_02_0916-hppm.txt ---------------------------------------------------------------------------