The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that approximately 150 onsite audits will take place throughout 2012, making this a busy year for IT security professionals in the healthcare industry.
Everyone is at risk of being audited so read through this ebook for tips on preparing for your...
Healthcare data is generated by numerous systems and in a wide variety of formats. Add to this an ever changing IT vendor technology landscape and it's no surprise that most healthcare applications do not conform to a single data format. With so many unique formats to contend with, managing this data and deriving...
A new application for Apple mobile devices is designed to help healthcare organizations assess whether an incident is a breach that must be reported to federal authorities. Find out how it works.
One of the final rules for Stage 2 of the HITECH Act electronic health record incentive program has moved a step closer to publication. The Office of Management and Budget is now reviewing the meaningful use rule.
The Health Information Trust Alliance plans to make detailed recommendations for de-identifying patient information and using it for research. A new working group will issue guidance in phases.
Eight class action lawsuits filed in the wake of a 2011 data breach involving TRICARE, the military health program, and affecting nearly 5 million individuals have been consolidated into one case that will be handled by the U.S District Court in Washington, D.C.
The HIPAA audit protocol just released by the Office for Civil Rights is a basic guide that some observers think would be more helpful with meaty guidance. Read what they want to see addressed.
A single stolen storage drive triggered a federal investigation that found Alaska's Department of Health and Human Services did not have adequate policies and procedures in place to safeguard electronic protected health information.
HIPAA compliance audits will continue next year after the results of this year's pilot program are analyzed, a federal official confirms. And the protocol for the audits could be refined based on the pilot.
For small and midsize hospitals, clinics and business associates with limited resources, developing an effective privacy and security strategy can be difficult. Federal regulators recently issued new guidance tailored for these organizations. But putting that guidance into action is challenging.
In this webinar,...
In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling, security and privacy leaders need to forge ahead with initiatives that were left in limbo while the court weighed the constitutionality of the healthcare reform law.
The Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights has published the official protocol for ongoing HIPAA compliance audits, offering a detailed breakdown of audit procedures.
A new GAO report criticizes HHS for its tardiness in issuing guidance for how to de-identify patient data. The report also calls on HHS to spell out plans for continuing its HIPAA compliance audit program beyond this year.
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle a HIPAA case stemming from a relatively small breach. Federal authorities listed numerous security shortcomings at the department, which oversees Medicaid in the state.
The initial 20 HIPAA compliance audits found that more organizations had trouble with security compliance than privacy compliance, an analysis by federal officials shows. Learn about the other findings.
Our website uses cookies. Cookies enable us to provide the best experience possible and help us understand how visitors use our website. By browsing healthcareinfosecurity.com, you agree to our use of cookies.