BC Advantage - 2016 Issue 8
Working From Home - Make a Security Checklist
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Article Overview
This article discusses cybersecurity and compliance issues that arise when billers, coders, and other healthcare workers operate remotely. It focuses on general privacy and security concerns, due diligence for entities that use remote workers, and the importance of maintaining compliance programs, training, and safeguards under healthcare privacy and security laws. The piece is aimed at healthcare administrators, compliance staff, billers, coders, and employers that handle sensitive information in home-office or telecommuting settings.
Why This Topic Matters
Remote work can increase exposure to privacy, security, and liability risks for organizations that handle sensitive healthcare information. Understanding the broad compliance considerations discussed in this article can help readers assess remote-work practices and identify areas where security and oversight may need improvement.
Article Sections
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Analysis
Discusses remote-work cybersecurity concerns, the types of organizations affected, and broad due-diligence topics related to privacy and security compliance.
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Conclusion
Summarizes the importance of maintaining privacy, security, training, and overall compliance practices in home-based and office-based work settings.
What You Will Learn
- Why remote work can create privacy and security concerns in healthcare settings.
- What broad compliance areas organizations should review when using telecommuters or contractors.
- How annual assessments and training support ongoing privacy and security efforts.
- Why healthcare entities should consider liability and oversight when work is performed outside the office.
Who Should Read This
- Medical billers
- Medical coders
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Healthcare administrators
- Covered entities
- Business associates
- Independent contractors
- Healthcare employers
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