decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 4 (April)
HIPAA / HITECH Act / Compliance Audits
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Article Overview
This short article explains the compliance-audit authority described under the HITECH Act and why HIPAA-covered organizations and business associates should maintain policies and readiness measures. It is intended for compliance, privacy, and healthcare administration audiences who need a high-level understanding of audit exposure and the general importance of documented compliance efforts.
Why This Topic Matters
Healthcare organizations and their business associates need to understand audit exposure under federal privacy/security law so they can assess readiness, maintain policies, and reduce compliance risk.
What You Will Learn
- The general relationship between HIPAA compliance and HITECH Act audit authority.
- Why documented policies and preparedness matter for organizations subject to audit oversight.
- The broad compliance implications for covered entities and business associates.
- The article’s focus on audit readiness and non-compliance risk at a high level.
Who Should Read This
- HIPAA compliance professionals
- Privacy officers
- Healthcare administrators
- Business associate compliance teams
- Risk management staff
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