In the latest indication that the Seattle-based online retail giant is considering entering the health care space, Amazon.com Inc. is looking for a professional experienced with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to work on health care-related compliance matters, according to a recent job listing.

The HIPAA compliance lead will "own and operate" the security and compliance elements of a "new initiative," according to the post. In addition, the employee's core responsibilities will include monitoring relevant federal and state regulations and modifying the compliance program, which the employee will create and manage, to accommodate any changes. He or she will also be expected to serve as a "consultative resource" for health care regulatory matters.

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Kristen Rasmussen

Kristen Rasmussen is an Atlanta-based reporter who covers corporate law departments and in-house attorneys.

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