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Thorough Risk Assessment-The Need of the Hour

Conducting ongoing risk assessment is the key to tackling the upcoming HIPAA audits. Verne Rinker, a Health Information Privacy Specialist of the HHS Office of Civil Rights, in an interview with Information Security Media Group, revealed that out of the 115 entities audited during the pilot program last year, two-thirds had either non-existent or inaccurate…

July 26, 2013 Leave a commentRisk ManagementBy Chandra Bilugu

More Emphasis on Risk Assessments in Stage-3 of Incentive Program

The need for periodic risk assessments in healthcare will get continued emphasis as federal advisers are now considering options for reinforcing its importance in Stage 3 of the EHR Incentive Program under the HITECH Act. While the HIT Policy Committee recently asked its Privacy and Security Tiger Team to consider security rule provisions to be…

June 20, 2013 Leave a commentRisk ManagementBy Chandra Bilugu

Risk Assessment Is Imperative – Avoid Small Breaches Becoming Huge Penalties

Although risk assessment continues to be a priority in health care organizations, there are several breaches occurring in small health organizations that have resulted in hefty penalties. Privacy protection is a growing concern and despite stringent laws governing data security, medical institutions are experiencing challenges in safeguarding patient information. The lack of a current and thorough…

September 28, 2012 Leave a commentRisk ManagementBy Chandra Bilugu

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Thorough Risk Assessment-The Need of the Hour

More Emphasis on Risk Assessments in Stage-3 of Incentive Program

Risk Assessment Is Imperative – Avoid Small Breaches Becoming Huge Penalties

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