PHI: Keep Looking for New Ways To Secure Data

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand the operational and compliance importance of safeguarding patient information, especially as audit activity and enforcement expectations increase.

Article Sections

1. Anthem Leads Breaches

   This section reviews breach trends and discusses major sources of data loss affecting healthcare organizations and practices. It places the topic in the context of broader privacy and security concerns.

2. Prep Now for HIPAA Audits

   This section addresses HIPAA audit readiness and the evolving compliance environment for healthcare entities. It discusses the scope of federal oversight and the implications for organized compliance programs.

3. Even Baby Pictures Could Violate HIPAA

   This section focuses on common privacy risks tied to portable devices, website content, and other uses of patient-related information. It emphasizes the need for careful handling of protected information in everyday practice operations.

4. Create Authorization Forms

   This section covers the need for supporting documentation and authorization-related forms in practice workflows. It also mentions resources intended to help smaller practices organize compliance materials.