Begin with code of conduct, policies, and procedures
Briefings on HIPAA, July 1, 2012
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Healthcare organizations face increasingly complex privacy and security issues as they cope with new technology, but many organizations are still struggling with the basics of establishing a compliance program. A natural place to begin is a code of conduct, and policies and procedures.
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