This comprehensive, easy-to follow guide introduces and explains all essential concepts necessary for an understanding of what is required to bring an organization into compliance with the complex and often confusing regulatory framework governing medical records and information.
Covers all essential elements of the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, the Enforcement Rule, the Omnibus Final Rule and the HITECH act. Includes detailed guidance regarding remote workers and employee-owned devices, business associates and business associate agreements and employee training requirements, along with a glossary of HIPAA-related terms and an initial assessment checklist to help you get started. Continue reading “HIPAA Compliance in the Digital Age: Safeguarding Patient Information”