HIPAA requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to adopt national standards for electronic health care transactions and national identifiers for providers, health plans, and employers. Learn more about HIPAA legal matters, including privacy breaches and keeping medical records confidential.
Do You Need a HIPAA Risk Assessment?
By Danielle M. Murray, J.D.
As a health care provider or owner of a health facility, you know about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. You know that you must safeguard and protect confidential patient medical information to avoid civil and criminal penalties against you and your practice. Did you know that you may need a HIPAA Risk Assessment?
OCR Auditors Are Stepping Up Enforcement.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is stepping up enforcement around the country of “covered entities” and business associates. OCR auditors will send a letter informing you that within 30 days, they will be in your office reviewing your organization […]