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PPV: Monitor the health of your HIPAA security compliance
EHR Connection, January 21, 2008
If you are responsible, directly or indirectly, for your organization's implementation of HIPAA's security rule requirements, you are probably aware of how much work still needs to be done. For example, many compliance and security officers openly admit that they have not performed a follow-up risk assessment or a compliance audit since the security rule became enforceable more than two and a half years ago in spring 2005.
The reality is that compliance and security officers know their privacy and security programs have gaps, sometimes significant ones, but senior management is reluctant to allocate time and money because it no longer considers HIPAA compliance to be a priority. These days, expanding electronic records, reducing medical errors, and other topics are getting much more attention.
Fortunately, there is a simple but effective security and privacy measure that doesn't require any budget outlay and has a minimal effect on managers' time.
Click here to learn more about how a simple monthly checkup including but not limited to your computer equipment and electronic media can help ensure that your facility is in compliance.
The cost is $10. Subscribers to Briefings on HIPAA can sign on for free access.
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