URAC approves privacy accreditation standards
HIPAA Weekly Advisor, April 11, 2003
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Facilities can now certify their HIPAA privacy compliance programs with URAC, also known as the American Accreditation Healthcare Commission. URAC announced April 8 that its board of directors approved standards for its "HIPAA Privacy Accreditation" program, and 20 companies are currently seeking accreditation.
The group released draft standards February 10 and accepted public comments until March 12. Health plans, providers, clearinghouses, and business associates can now use the program to demonstrate that their privacy compliance programs are on the right track.
URAC accreditation will last for two years, at which time the accredited organization can submit a reaccreditation application and undergo a review by URAC before accreditation is granted for another two years.
The organization will also offer a "HIPAA Security Accreditation" program and will finalize standards at the end of April.
Go to http://www.urac.org/release.asp?releaseid=175 to read more.
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