HIPAA contains a series of rules that covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) must follow to be compliant. One of these rules is known as the HIPAA Security Rule. You might be wondering, what is the HIPAA Security Rule? This rule, which applies to both CEs and BAs, is ...
“OCR believes that the audits are beneficial to the entities selected for an audit as it gives OCR an opportunity to review their compliance with selected provisions of the HIPAA Rules and to address risks and vulnerabilities before there is an incident that results in the impermissible ...
HIPAA is a regulatory standard that specifies the lawful disclosure and use of protected health information (PHI). Learn how to comply with its security requirements.
HIPAA has two different requirements for covered entities; one addresses the way that private patient data is to be handled and defines provider responsibilities; the other outlines how that protection should be accomplished. The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules are two of the many vital aspects of...
Here are some best practices for maintaining HIPAA cybersecurity requirements through security monitoring: Implement security monitoring software:Use security monitoring software to detect and alert organizations to potential security threats and breaches of ePHI, such as unauthorized access, use, disclosure...
There are potential civil and criminal penalties for not adhering to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. While some states have their own rules, HIPAA is a federal requirement that overrides conflicting rules at the state level. Covered entities under HIPAA include not only healthcare providers like hospitals ...
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HIPAA has two different requirements for covered entities; one addresses the way that private patient data is to be handled and defines provider responsibilities; the other outlines how that protection should be accomplished. The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules are two of the many vital aspects of...
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the HIPAA Privacy Rule to implement the requirements of HIPAA. The HIPAA Security Rule protects a subset of information covered by the Privacy Rule. HIPAA Rules and Regulations lay out three types of security safeguards required for ...
Violation of HIPAA privacy, security, and enforcement rules can result in penalties—making it vital for healthcare organizations and other covered entities to be HIPAA compliant. Where can I learn more about MetricStream solutions for IT and cyber risk and compliance management?