BC Advantage - 2019 Issue 4
The Importance of Being Earnest Why HIPAA and HITECH Compliance Matters
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Article Overview
This article explains why HIPAA and HITECH compliance matters for healthcare organizations and their business associates. It uses OCR enforcement activity and a hospital-system settlement as context for discussing breach response, risk analysis, security safeguards, business associate agreements, training, encryption, and policy maintenance. It is aimed at compliance, privacy, security, and healthcare operations professionals who want a broad view of the issues OCR has emphasized in enforcement actions.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the compliance themes highlighted by OCR can help organizations assess whether their privacy and security programs are prepared for audits, investigations, or breaches. The article is relevant for teams responsible for protecting electronic protected health information and maintaining documentation, safeguards, and governance processes.
What You Will Learn
- How OCR enforcement activity can highlight recurring compliance weaknesses
- What broad risk-mitigation areas are commonly emphasized in HIPAA security reviews
- Why breach preparedness and documentation matter before an incident occurs
- How organizational safeguards, training, and policy upkeep fit into compliance efforts
Who Should Read This
- HIPAA compliance professionals
- Privacy officers
- Security officers
- Healthcare administrators
- Healthcare attorneys
- Risk management teams
- Health information management professionals
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