decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2016 Issue 4 (April)
Brief: Office for Civil Rights (OCR) launches phase two of HIPAA audit program
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Article Overview
This article summarizes the launch of the second phase of the OCR HIPAA audit program and explains its broader compliance and enforcement context. It is relevant to healthcare organizations, privacy and compliance teams, and business associates that need to track federal audit activity and HIPAA oversight trends.
Why This Topic Matters
The update signals a new wave of federal HIPAA compliance review that may affect both covered entities and business associates. Organizations responsible for privacy, security, and compliance monitoring may want to understand the scope and purpose of the audit effort.
What You Will Learn
- What the second phase of the OCR audit program is about
- Which categories of organizations are included in the audit scope
- How the audit program is positioned within HIPAA compliance oversight
- Why the audit initiative matters for privacy and compliance monitoring
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Privacy officers
- Security officers
- Covered entities
- Business associates
- Health information management teams
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