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HIPAA Security Compliance Insider
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Cut through the HIPAA Security and Transactions and Code Sets thicket and comply with a flood of confusing new requirements quickly and easily. With the all-new HIPAA Security Compliance Insider, you get workable administrative, physical, and technical solutions that are both cost-effective and government-compliant.

December 1, 2004   (Volume 1, Issue 12) view entire issue
 
Keep systems secure and updated with patch management
In an era of almost total reliance on computers and computer systems, keeping software up to date can mean the difference between smooth-running, efficient healthcare and life-threatening chaos. Keeping software in optimal working order usually means installing to patches-updates that fix programming glitches and enhance security-keep computer systems safe from viruses and hackers.
 
Use smart cards to improve medical care, comply with HIPAA
Passwords written on sticky notes, shared passwords, and work stations that remain logged on all day present major security risks. Many facilities require users to remember dozens of passwords-inevitably leading users to write them down, choose the same password for each system, or make them easy to figure out.
 
Time to beef-up BA agreements
Both privacy and security regulations require agreements between covered entities and business associates (BA) but each requires the agreement to include different pieces. As of April 20, 2005, your BA agreements must meet the requirements of both. And that could mean a review and possible update of the agreement you currently use.
 

Other recently-published articles from HIPAA Security Compliance Insider:

Time to beef-up BA agreements
Use smart cards to improve medical care, comply with HIPAA
Keep systems secure and updated with patch management

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