decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2014 Issue 2 (February)
Look beyond EHR, watch for human frailties when doing risk assessments
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Article Overview
This piece is aimed at healthcare practices, compliance staff, and IT/security personnel responsible for HIPAA security rule compliance and meaningful use attestation. It discusses the scope of required risk analysis, the types of systems and devices that may contain electronic protected health information, and broad safeguards and training themes that help practices evaluate vulnerabilities across the organization.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the full scope of a HIPAA risk assessment helps practices identify weaknesses beyond the EHR, improve security planning, and reduce the chance of reportable breaches or enforcement actions.
What You Will Learn
- Why HIPAA risk assessments must consider the broader practice environment
- What types of devices and systems can create security exposure
- How organizational policies and staff behavior affect breach risk
- Why training, access control, and reporting culture matter for compliance
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare practices
- Compliance officers
- Privacy and security officers
- Practice administrators
- Health IT staff
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