E/M Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 11
Reader Question: Use Encryption to Protect ePHI
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Article Overview
This short reader question addresses how encryption supports HIPAA compliance for electronic protected health information (ePHI). It is written for healthcare privacy, compliance, and security staff who want a high-level understanding of how encryption fits into broader administrative and technical safeguards, including access control and staff training. The article provides general guidance on protecting data at rest and in transit without getting into code-level billing or claims content.
Why This Topic Matters
Encryption is a core part of healthcare information security, and this article helps readers understand where it fits in a HIPAA compliance program and why it should be coordinated with other safeguards.
What You Will Learn
- How encryption supports HIPAA compliance
- Why ePHI protection needs multiple layers of security
- How encryption relates to access control and staff training
- The general contexts in which encrypted protection is discussed
Who Should Read This
- HIPAA compliance staff
- Privacy officers
- Security officers
- Healthcare administrators
- Practice managers
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