Download or read book Easy Guide to HIPAA Risk Assessments written by Lori-Ann Rickard and published by Expert Health Press. This book was released on 2015-12-10 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Risk assessments are required under the Health Insurance and Accountability Act of 1996, better known as HIPAA. HIPAA is the federal statute that requires healthcare providers to safeguard patient identities, medical records and protected health information (“PHI”). It further requires organizations that handle PHI to regularly review the administrative, physical and technical safeguards they have in place. Basically, HIPAA took established confidentiality healthcare practices of physicians and healthcare providers to protect patients’ information and made it law. Risk assessments are a key requirement of complying with HIPAA. Covered entities must complete a HIPAA risk assessment to determine their risks, and protect their PHI from breaches and unauthorized access to protected information. There are many components of risk assessments, which can often seem burdensome on healthcare providers. Let Lori-Ann Rickard and Lauren Sullivan guide you and your company as you tackle the risk assessments required by HIPAA.
Download or read book Guide to Hipaa Security Risk Analysis written by Kate Borten and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance written by Rebecca Herold and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-11-24 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIPAA is very complex. So are the privacy and security initiatives that must occur to reach and maintain HIPAA compliance. Organizations need a quick, concise reference in order to meet HIPAA requirements and maintain ongoing compliance. The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance is a one-stop resource for real-world HIPAA
Download or read book Building a HIPAA Compliant Cybersecurity Program written by Eric C. Thompson and published by Apress. This book was released on 2017-11-11 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use this book to learn how to conduct a timely and thorough Risk Analysis and Assessment documenting all risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), which is a key component of the HIPAA Security Rule. The requirement is a focus area for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) during breach investigations and compliance audits. This book lays out a plan for healthcare organizations of all types to successfully comply with these requirements and use the output to build upon the cybersecurity program. With the proliferation of cybersecurity breaches, the number of healthcare providers, payers, and business associates investigated by the OCR has risen significantly. It is not unusual for additional penalties to be levied when victims of breaches cannot demonstrate that an enterprise-wide risk assessment exists, comprehensive enough to document all of the risks to ePHI. Why is it that so many covered entities and business associates fail to comply with this fundamental safeguard? Building a HIPAA Compliant Cybersecurity Program cuts through the confusion and ambiguity of regulatory requirements and provides detailed guidance to help readers: Understand and document all known instances where patient data exist Know what regulators want and expect from the risk analysis process Assess and analyze the level of severity that each risk poses to ePHI Focus on the beneficial outcomes of the process: understanding real risks, and optimizing deployment of resources and alignment with business objectives What You’ll Learn Use NIST 800-30 to execute a risk analysis and assessment, which meets the expectations of regulators such as the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Understand why this is not just a compliance exercise, but a way to take back control of protecting ePHI Leverage the risk analysis process to improve your cybersecurity program Know the value of integrating technical assessments to further define risk management activities Employ an iterative process that continuously assesses the environment to identify improvement opportunities Who This Book Is For Cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance professionals working for organizations responsible for creating, maintaining, storing, and protecting patient information
Download or read book HIPAA Compliance Officer The Comprehensive Guide written by VIRUTI SHIVAN and published by Viruti Satyan Shivan. This book was released on with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era where data breaches and privacy concerns are rampant, "HIPAA Compliance Officer - The Comprehensive Guide" emerges as the essential beacon for professionals navigating the complex landscape of healthcare information privacy and security. This guide is meticulously designed to arm you with the knowledge, strategies, and insights necessary to excel in the role of a HIPAA Compliance Officer, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI). Without relying on images or illustrations, this book dives deep into the essence of HIPAA regulations, offering clear, actionable guidance and real-world applications that transcend theoretical knowledge. Beyond mere compliance checklists, this comprehensive resource delves into the intricacies of developing robust privacy and security programs, managing risk assessments, and fostering a culture of compliance within healthcare organizations. Each chapter is crafted to unravel the complexities of HIPAA provisions, making them accessible and actionable for professionals at all levels. Whether you're new to the field or seeking to enhance your expertise, this book stands out as a must-buy, offering unparalleled insights and practical advice that equip you to tackle the challenges of HIPAA compliance with confidence and proficiency.
Download or read book Hipaa Deskbook Second Edition written by A. Frew and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-29 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The HIPAA Privacy and Security reference for healthcare providers, business associates, privacy officers, attorneys, and compliance officers who prefer hard-copy reference materials within easy reach. Official government materials have been arranged to put the authoritative language at your fingertips. More than 100 pages of new materials have been added to the first edition (2013) to give you critical documents, including: The Omnibus Regulation updated Security and Privacy regulations Office of Civil Rights (OCR) audit standards that describe exactly what auditors are to ask for in terms of documentation OCR Sample format for Notice of Privacy Practices OCR Sample Business Associates Agreement OCR guidance on Risk Analysis Requirements under the HIPAA Security Rule (with carry-over for meaningful use expectations) Self-assessment checklists for physical safeguards, administrative safeguards, and technical safeguards for Risk Analysis compliance OCR sample list of interviews and questions for a HIPAA onsite compliance investigation HHS guidance on HIPAA when communicating with a patient's family, friends, or others HHS guidance on Disclosure to Law Enforcement HHS guidance to law enforcement on HIPAA restrictions and permitted disclosures HHS Frequently Asked HIPAA Questions This reference features a heavily detailed Table of Contents and Index for quick access to important points."
Download or read book Hipaa Compliance Handbook 2015e written by Patricia I. Carter and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIPAA Compliance Handbook is intended for HIPAA coordinators, project managers, privacy officers, compliance professionals, health care record managers, and others who have the responsibility for implementing the HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations. It contains easy-to-understand explanations of the legal and regulatory provisions. The 2015 Edition provides the following benefits: Incorporates new guidance from OCR on mental health information, the marketing rules applicable to refill reminders, student immunizations, and more Comprehensive information on how to perform a breach analysis, with a new flowchart to guide you through the process An introduction to the new Security Risk Assessment Tool provided by OCR to help small- to medium-sized providers conduct thorough and organized risk assessments Analysis of seven new resolution agreements between HHS and covered entities and lessons learned Updated State-by-State Guide to Medical Privacy Statutes
Download or read book How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less written by Thomas R. Peltier and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-11-18 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful security professionals have had to modify the process of responding to new threats in the high-profile, ultra-connected business environment. But just because a threat exists does not mean that your organization is at risk. This is what risk assessment is all about. How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less demonstrates how to identify threats your company faces and then determine if those threats pose a real risk to the organization. To help you determine the best way to mitigate risk levels in any given situation, How to Complete a Risk Assessment in 5 Days or Less includes more than 350 pages of user-friendly checklists, forms, questionnaires, and sample assessments. Presents Case Studies and Examples of all Risk Management Components based on the seminars of information security expert Tom Peltier, this volume provides the processes that you can easily employ in your organization to assess risk. Answers such FAQs as: Why should a risk analysis be conducted Who should review the results? How is the success measured? Always conscious of the bottom line, Peltier discusses the cost-benefit of risk mitigation and looks at specific ways to manage costs. He supports his conclusions with numerous case studies and diagrams that show you how to apply risk management skills in your organization-and it's not limited to information security risk assessment. You can apply these techniques to any area of your business. This step-by-step guide to conducting risk assessments gives you the knowledgebase and the skill set you need to achieve a speedy and highly-effective risk analysis assessment in a matter of days.
Download or read book HIPAA Compliance Handbook 2016 Edition written by Patricia I. Carter and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIPAA Compliance Handbook is intended for HIPAA coordinators, project managers, privacy officers, compliance professionals, health care record managers, and others who have the responsibility for implementing the HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations. It contains easy-to-understand explanations of the legal and regulatory provisions. The 2016 Edition provides the following benefits: Incorporates new guidance from OCR on mental health information, the marketing rules applicable to refill reminders, student immunizations, and more Comprehensive information on how to perform a breach analysis, with a new flowchart to guide you through the process An introduction to the new Security Risk Assessment Tool provided by OCR to help small- to medium-sized providers conduct thorough and organized risk assessments Analysis of seven new resolution agreements between HHS and covered entities and lessons learned Updated State-by-State Guide to Medical Privacy Statutes
Download or read book HIPAA Plain Simple written by Carolyn P. Hartley and published by Amer Medical Assn. This book was released on 2004 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIPAA Plain and Simple demystifies the complex HIPAA regulations for those in the medical office who have direct patient contact or are responsible for safeguarding patient information. It is written by HIPAA authorities in plain language so that everyone in the office, from new employees to the receptionist to the physician's management team, will understand what it means to be HIPAA compliant -- and how to achieve compliance. Features include a description and analysis of HIPAA components, including the final security rule; charts, graphs and timelines; at-a-glance lists; easy to understand procedures; scenarios for discussion; a month by month HIPAA training program; and an internal and external HIPAA communications plan.
Download or read book HIPAA Plain Simple written by Carolyn P. Hartley and published by American Medical Association Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is for nurses, billing and insurance specialists, business associates, physicians and office managers. A resource for help understanding risk analysis, security implementation process, HIPAA and HITECH strategies"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book HIPAA Plain Simple written by Carolyn P. Hartley and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is for nurses, billing and insurance specialists, business associates, Physicians and office managers. A resource for help understanding risk analysis, security implementation process, HIPAA and HITECH strategies"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance Simplified written by Robert Brzezinski and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition re-published in July 2013, includes 2013 HIPAA Omnibus changes and simplifies the overwhelming complexity of the HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations. HIPAA standards and implementation specifications can be understood with the help of this simple guide. Risk management program can be built with step-by-step implementation guide, risk self-assessment, set of comprehensive policies and procedures, privacy, security, office productivity forms and ready to use templates. The book also contains HIPAA awareness quiz to test the basic understanding of rules and provides examples of workable solutions and documents. More about Robert K. Brzezinski MBA, CHPS, CISA, CPHIMS can be found at www.bizwit.us
Download or read book HIPAA written by June M. Sullivan and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2004 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise, practical guide helps the advocate understand the sometimes dense rules in advising patients, physicians, and hospitals, and in litigating HIPAA-related issues.
Download or read book The Belmont Report written by United States. National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Smart Dentist s Guide to HIPAA and Computer Network Support written by John Zanazzi and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hipaa Demystified written by Lorna Hecker and published by Loger Press. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vital resource offers mental and behavioral health providers clear, demystified guidance on HIPAA and HITECH regulations pertinent to practice. Many mental health providers erroneously believe that if they uphold their ethical and legal obligation to client confidentiality, they are HIPAA compliant. Others may believe that because their electronic health record provider promises HIPAA compliance, that their practice or organization is HIPAA compliant also not true. The reality is HIPAA has changed how providers conduct business, permanently, and providers need to know how to apply the regulations in daily practice. Providers now have very specific privacy requirements for managing patient information, and in our evolving digital era, HIPAA security regulations also force providers to consider all electronic aspects of their practice. HIPAA Demystified applies to anyone responsible for HIPAA compliance, ranging from sole practitioners, to agencies, to larger mental health organizations, and mental health educators. While this book is written for HIPAA covered entities and business associates, for those who fall outside of the regulations, it is important to know that privacy and security regulations reflect a new standard of care for protection of patient information for all practitioners, regardless of compliance status. Additionally, some HIPAA requirements are now being codified into state laws, including breach notification. This book s concise but comprehensive format describes HIPAA compliance in ways that are understandable and practical. Differences between traditional patient confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations are explained. Other important regulatory issues covered that are of importance of mental health providers include: Patient rights under HIPAA How HIPAA regulations define psychotherapy notes, with added federal protection Conducting a required security risk assessment and subsequent risk management strategies The interaction with HIPAA regulations and state mental health regulations Details about you may need Business Associate Agreements, and a Covered Entity s responsibility to complete due diligence on their BAs Training and documentation requirements, and the importance of sanction policies for violations of HIPAA Understanding what having a HIPAA breach means, and applicable breach notification requirements Cyber defensive strategies. HIPAA Demystified also addresses common questions mental health providers typically have about application of HIPAA to mobile devices (e.g. cell phones, laptops, flash drives), encryption requirements, social media, and Skype and other video transmissions. The book also demonstrates potential costs of failing to comply with the regulations, including financial loss, reputational damage, ethico-legal issues, and damage to the therapist-patient relationship. Readers will find this book chock full of real-life examples of individuals and organizations who ignored HIPAA, did not understand or properly implement specific requirements, failed to properly analyze the risks to their patient s private information, or intentionally skirted the law. In the quest to lower compliance risks for mental health providers HIPAA Demystified presents a concise, comprehensive guide, paving the path to HIPAA compliance for mental health providers in any setting.
