tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2024 Issue Q2
Reader Questions: Focus On The Facts When Hiring HIPAA Audit Assistance
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Article Overview
This article addresses a common compliance question for healthcare practices planning a HIPAA risk assessment. It discusses the general decision of whether the work should be handled internally or with outside assistance, why organizations may consider a second opinion, and how practice size and structure can affect that choice. The piece is aimed at compliance leaders, practice managers, and healthcare administrators responsible for HIPAA Security Rule planning.
Why This Topic Matters
HIPAA risk assessments are a core compliance activity for healthcare organizations, and deciding who should perform them affects both process design and oversight. Understanding the general considerations can help practices evaluate their own resources and compliance approach.
What You Will Learn
- Why a practice might consider outside assistance for a HIPAA risk assessment
- How organizational size and structure can influence the choice between internal and external review
- Why multiple perspectives may be useful in compliance planning
- General considerations for identifying and addressing insider-related security concerns
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance officers
- Practice managers
- IT managers
- Primary care administrators
- HIPAA security personnel
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