CMS offers five solutions to help address inadequate HIPAA Security Rule required policies and procedures
Briefings on HIPAA, November 1, 2010
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Old and inadequate policies and procedures is one of seven shortcomings CMS found in its 2009 audits of healthcare organizations to determine compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule.
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