HIPAA

HIPAA compliance tools:

HIPAA Security Toolkit — Includes policy and procedure examples that you can customize.
Notice of Privacy Practices example — Helps you prepare privacy practices to fulfill compliance requirements.

Oct 26, 2018, 10:17 AM
Updated Security Risk Assessment Tool Can Help Practices Meet HIPAA & MIPS Requirements
The SRA Tool can be used by small- and medium-sized practices.
Dec 14, 2017, 08:38 AM
CMS Prohibits Texting of Patient Orders
CMS has issued a memo clarifying that the texting of patient orders is prohibited regardless of the platform utilized.
Jul 5, 2017, 19:14 PM
HHS Offers HIPAA Guidance on Preventing and Responding to Ransomware Attacks
The Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has released HIPAA guidance on dealing with the threat of ransomware attacks.
May 4, 2017, 18:48 PM
5 Ways Health Care Organizations Can Manage Mobile Device Privacy and Security
The U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology outlines five steps organizations can take to manage mobile devices used by health care professionals.
Jan 12, 2017, 19:21 PM
Ban on Using Secure Text Messages to Order Patient Treatments Remains in Effect
A ban on the use of secure text messaging for patient care orders will remain in effect, according to a December 2016 announcement from the Joint Commission.
Oct 17, 2016, 19:25 PM
Can a Business Associate Ever Block Access to PHI? HHS Offers Answers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights recently published an FAQ on whether a business associate can ever block access to PHI?

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