CMS releases FAQs on HIPAA security
HIPAA Weekly Advisor, May 9, 2005
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted on its Web site Thursday five new frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the HIPAA security rule.
The new FAQs include the following:
- Must business associates report security incidents to the covered entity?
- What does the HIPAA security rule require a covered entity to do to comply with the security incidents procedures standard?
- Does the security rule permit a covered entity to assign the same log-on ID or user ID to multiple employees?
- Must plan sponsors report security incidents to the group health plan?
- What are some examples of threats that covered entities should address when conducting their risk analyses?
CMS also updated several questions on topics such as capitated premium payments to managed care organizations and insurers, and use of the national provider identifier, among others.
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