decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 12 (December)
OIG to CMS: Step up HIPAA enforcement
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Article Overview
This article explains a federal review of CMS oversight of HIPAA Security Rule compliance and why it matters for physician practices and other covered entities that handle electronic protected health information. It provides a broad overview of agency responsibilities, complaint handling, compliance reviews, enforcement authority, and where CMS educational materials can help organizations understand security and privacy requirements.
Why This Topic Matters
Physician practices and other covered entities need to understand how HIPAA Security Rule oversight works and what kinds of compliance activities CMS may conduct. The article is relevant to compliance, privacy, security, and administrative risk management teams seeking to stay informed about federal enforcement expectations and available guidance resources.
What You Will Learn
- How federal agencies oversee HIPAA Security Rule compliance
- Why electronic protected health information security is a compliance concern
- What types of CMS activities are discussed in connection with HIPAA enforcement
- Where to find general CMS education and implementation resources on HIPAA topics
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Privacy and security officers
- Health information management professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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