ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2008 Issue 37
HIPAA: OIG Wants CMS To Better Enforce Medical Security
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Article Overview
This article covers an OIG report criticizing CMS oversight and enforcement of the HIPAA Security Rule, along with CMS’s response and the likelihood of additional compliance reviews. It is relevant to healthcare compliance professionals, privacy and security officers, and organizations that handle electronic protected health information. The discussion focuses on enforcement methods, complaint-driven oversight, and broader HIPAA compliance monitoring.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations that store or transmit electronic protected health information need to understand how federal oversight of HIPAA Security Rule compliance may change. The article highlights why compliance programs should remain prepared for review activity and ongoing enforcement attention.
What You Will Learn
- How an OIG report evaluates CMS oversight of HIPAA Security Rule compliance
- Why complaint-driven enforcement is being discussed in relation to HIPAA oversight
- What CMS and OIG each say about compliance reviews and enforcement strategy
- Why healthcare entities should expect continued attention to HIPAA security compliance
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Privacy and security officers
- Healthcare administrators
- Health information management professionals
- Covered entities and business associates
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