HIPAA: URAC STEPS INTO HIPAA SECURITY ACCREDITATION

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Article Overview

This article explains that URAC has released draft standards for accrediting health care organizations on HIPAA security compliance. It is relevant to providers, compliance staff, and privacy/security professionals who want to understand outside accreditation options, the scope of the draft standards, the review cycle, and the timeline for public comments.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps organizations track a third-party accreditation option related to HIPAA security compliance and understand the broader compliance and review context around the draft standards.

What You Will Learn

  • What URAC is proposing for HIPAA security accreditation
  • How the draft standards relate to HIPAA security compliance
  • What the accreditation and reaccreditation cycle looks like
  • When public comments are due
  • What types of organizations may be interested in the program

Who Should Read This

  • Health care providers
  • Compliance officers
  • Privacy and security officers
  • Health information management professionals
  • Administrators

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