E/M Coding Alert - 2017 Issue 4
Update Your Office HIPAA Protocols to Avoid the Maximum Penalty
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Article Overview
This article is a compliance-focused guide for healthcare organizations and their business associates. It discusses how to review and strengthen office-wide HIPAA privacy and security practices, including risk analysis, workforce training, vendor agreements, access controls, device and system protections, physical safeguards, and breach response planning. It is aimed at practice leaders, compliance staff, and administrators who want to evaluate whether their current policies align with contemporary HIPAA expectations.
Why This Topic Matters
The article is relevant because HIPAA enforcement can result in significant penalties when organizations lack appropriate safeguards. It helps readers understand the major areas that regulators and auditors expect to see addressed in a complete compliance program.
What You Will Learn
- The major components of an office HIPAA compliance program
- How privacy and security safeguards fit into a broader risk management plan
- What areas of workforce, vendor, technology, and physical protection are typically reviewed
- Why breach preparedness and ongoing monitoring are part of HIPAA compliance
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare practice owners
- Office managers
- Compliance officers
- Medical billing and coding staff
- Healthcare administrators
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