The new name for our services is HIPAAssure™ which reflects the fact that we not only help organizations get HIPAA compliant, we measure their compliance, display their compliance to them and their business partners so that everyone is assured that they are HIPAA compliant.
Posted May 21, 2014 by Jack Anderson
Here is Health and Human Service quote about HIPAA certification; " It is important to note that HHS does not endorse or otherwise recognize private organizations’ “certifications” regarding the Security Rule, and such certifications do not absolve covered entities of their legal obligations under the Security Rule. Moreover, performance of a “certification” by an external organization does not preclude HHS from subsequently finding a security violation."
Posted May 7, 2014 by Jack Anderson
There are many approaches to getting HIPAA compliant but an on-line method provides the most efficient and cost effective method of getting HIPAA compliant, staying HIPAA compliant, and proving HIPAA compliance.
Posted May 5, 2014 by Jack Anderson
Getting HIPAA compliant requires some work but for most business associates it does not have to be unmanageable task. The important thing is to have a plan and document your work.
Posted May 2, 2014 by Jack Anderson
A HIPAA breach involving the posting of information about 15,000 Boston Medical Center patients on a transcription firm's unsecured website serves as a reminder of the importance of monitoring the security practices of all business associates.
Posted May 1, 2014 by Jack Anderson
HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Hippa is the feminine of Hippo. Forgive the bad joke, but getting this wrong causes a red flag warning to everyone in the healthcare privacy and security industry. If it is just a typo then you might get forgiveness after everyone gets a good chuckle. If it indicates your lack of knowledge it can be a bigger problem.
Posted April 30, 2014 by Jack Anderson
In the next round of HIPAA audits the first stage will be a "desk audit" which will require the business associate to send copies of their latest risk assessment and copies of updated policies and procedures. The HIPAA Omnibus Rule took effect in September of 2013 and requires significant changes in policies and procedures. Policies and procedures written prior to the HIPAA Omnibus Rule are out of date.
Posted April 15, 2014 by Jack Anderson
A HIPAA compliance checklist gives you a snapshot view of your compliance while our Compliance Meter (tm) displays your on-going HIPAA compliance, why is that important? HHS says that HIPAA compliance is a process not an event, in fact it is an on-going process because things change in your company and that affects your HIPAA compliance. The Compliance Meter (tm) shows you and your business partners your level of compliance on and on-going basis.
Posted April 10, 2014 by Jack Anderson
Our free HIPAA compliance checklist can be a handy quick reference to your current level of HIPAA compliance. With all the changes brought about by the HIPAA Omnibust Rule your policies and procedures may be out of date. So download it today at www.compliancehelper.com/compliance-checklist .
Posted April 1, 2014 by Jack Anderson
The $4 million settlement of a class action lawsuit filed under California law, not HIPAA, was announced by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle. The breach was caused when Stanford handed over encrypted data to Multi-Specialty Collection Services which ended up posted on a student website where it was available to the public for over a year.
Posted March 24, 2014 by Jack Anderson