decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Compliance - HIPAA / Security is king in HIPAA final rule
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Article Overview
This article explains the HIPAA Security Rule and how it relates to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. It is aimed at covered entities and compliance-focused healthcare organizations that need a broad understanding of the rule’s purpose, effective dates, and the general categories of safeguards and risk assessment considerations involved.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand why HIPAA security compliance matters for protecting electronic protected health information and how the security framework fits alongside the privacy rule. It is useful for practices reviewing their compliance responsibilities, risk areas, and general safeguard planning.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose of the HIPAA Security Rule and its relationship to the Privacy Rule
- The general compliance timeline and applicability to covered entities
- The broad categories of safeguards used to protect electronic protected health information
- Why risk assessment and organizational factors matter in security planning
- How the rule relates to business associate arrangements and internal safeguards
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare providers
- Covered entities
- Practice administrators
- Compliance officers
- Health information management professionals
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