Security Training Archives - Page 11 of 12

6 things you must know about HIPAA Security

Feb 14, 2012

There is a lot to know about HIPAA but let’s take a look at 6 things that you must know. HIPAA is not optional A lot of practices feel they are exempt from the HIPAA regulations. This may stem from the fact that “small practices” were granted a 1 year extension to comply with the...

HIPAA audits have begun

Jan 6, 2012

Over at Healthcareinfosecurity.com there is an insightful article on the first HIPAA audits. Some highlights of the article include: In the pilot phase, OCR is auditing eight health plans, two claims clearinghouses plus 10 provider organizations, including three hospitals, three physicians’ offices, and a laboratory, a dental office, a nursing/custodial facility and a pharmacy. ...

The importance of HIPAA training and social networks

Jan 4, 2012

A recent incident shows just how important it is to train all workforce members on the HIPAA regulations. Notice how I used the words workforce members and not just employees. A temporary staff member of Providence Holy Cross Medical Center recently posted patient information on Facebook. The temporary staff member also made fun of...

A look at the upcoming 150 HIPAA audits

Sep 13, 2011

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that they have awarded a $9.2 million contract to the consulting firm KPMG. KPMG will develop the process and perform HIPAA audits. There will be an estimated 150 onsite audits by the end of 2012. The audits are a requirement under the HITECH act and have...

Details of the HIPAA audits

Aug 4, 2011

Health Info Security has published the transcript from an interview with Susan McAndrew of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights. The article is very good and should be read in its entirety. Below are some of the key points. When asked if business associates as well as covered entities will...

Why you need to invest in HIPAA Security

May 22, 2011

To be successfully in any business you need a few basic elements. Two of the elements include; customers that value your service and are willing to purchase your services. Secondly, you also need to eliminate or reduce liabilities that can damage or hurt your business. Implementing HIPAA security can help your business The first element...

Insightful letter from OCR following a data breach

May 18, 2011

There is a great post over at Infosec Island regarding a letter that was received from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) after a data breach that occurred at a small medical practice. The breach was the result of a burglary. No details were given on what was stolen or what kind of patient information...

What does it take to be compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule?

Mar 31, 2011

One of the questions that I get asked a lot is; What does it take to be compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule? And when I start to answer the question, inevitably the person’s eyes glaze over. So to prevent your eyes from glazing over I will give the simple answer: A lot. OK, that...

Looking for guest bloggers and partners!

Mar 30, 2011

Let’s work together! At HIPAA Secure Now! our main focus is on helping healthcare organizations become compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule and HITECH act. We realize that we are only a piece of the puzzle. We can help with policies and procedures, a risk assessment and training but there is a lot more to...

Recruit employees to protect patient data

Mar 18, 2011

The Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has handed out over $5 million in HIPAA fines in the past 2 weeks. OCR has also stated that more HIPAA enforcement is coming. So now is a very good time to think about how you can avoid regulatory penalties and even more importantly, how...