decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 4 (April)
OIG to CMS: Step up HIPAA enforcement
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Article Overview
This article explains an OIG report calling for stronger CMS oversight of HIPAA Security Rule compliance. It is relevant to physician practices and other covered entities that store or transmit electronic protected health information, and it highlights the broader compliance areas CMS may review, including security standards, risk assessment, enforcement, and related guidance resources.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it signals increased attention to HIPAA Security Rule enforcement and reminds practices that electronic data safeguards and compliance readiness may be subject to CMS review.
What You Will Learn
- How OIG evaluated CMS oversight of HIPAA Security Rule compliance
- Why electronic protected health information security is a compliance focus
- What broad enforcement and review responsibilities CMS has under HIPAA
- Where CMS guidance resources for HIPAA implementation can be found
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Covered entities
- Compliance officers
- Health information management professionals
- Medical coders and billing staff
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