E/M Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 10
HIPAA: Master Mobile Device Management with These Tips
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Article Overview
This article explains how healthcare organizations can reduce HIPAA risk when staff use smartphones, tablets, and laptops to access or handle protected health information. It focuses on mobile device management planning, security practices, employee education, and related ONC guidance for protecting devices and data in day-to-day operations. The piece is intended for practice managers, compliance staff, IT teams, and anyone responsible for safeguarding PHI on mobile devices.
Why This Topic Matters
Mobile devices are a common source of privacy and security exposure in healthcare, so organizations need practical steps to reduce the chance of breaches and compliance problems. The article helps readers understand the broad categories of safeguards and planning considerations that support HIPAA compliance.
Article Sections
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Expert insight
An overview of mobile device management concerns in healthcare and the role of organizational controls for protecting patient information.
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Utilize MDM Advice from the ONC
A summary of recommended planning steps for evaluating mobile device use, assessing risk, building a management plan, creating policies, and training staff.
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Tighten Mobile Device Security
General security practices for protecting mobile devices that may handle patient information, including access controls, device safeguards, and safe handling practices.
What You Will Learn
- How mobile device use can affect HIPAA compliance
- What broad planning steps are involved in mobile device management
- Which general categories of security safeguards are commonly recommended
- Why employee training is part of a mobile device compliance program
- How ONC guidance relates to mobile device privacy and security
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice managers
- HIPAA compliance officers
- Healthcare IT staff
- Office administrators
- Clinics and small healthcare organizations
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