2015 HFMA Compliance Conference – Cyber Security Panel Discussion, 12/11/15 Westborough, MA

Thanks to this esteemed panel for your insights, lessons learned and for sharing your real-world experiences.  Excellent perspectives on the challenges inherent in securing ePHI.  This was a lively and practical discussion with different perspectives on how best to improve cyber security and reduce risk while dealing with limited resources and increasing threats.Cyber Security Panel HFMA...

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Recent OCR HIPAA Settlement

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (SEMC) has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR).  SEMC will pay $218,400 and will adopt a robust corrective action plan to correct deficiencies in its...

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ONC releases version 2.0 of Privacy and Security Guide

Click on this message to download version 2.0 of the Privacy and Security Guide for Electronic Health Information just released by ONC.

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OCR releases risk assessment tools

Check out the new risk assessment tools from the Office for Civil Rights.  The video is ideal to push to execs and organizational leaders. http://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/security-risk-assessment  

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The clock is ticking on the HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule

Here is a good article: Business Associates now have risk and fines could be higher…..    

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HIMSS “Biggest Take-Aways”

I’ve been following a HIMSS thread on this topic.  The common themes include Accountable Care, HIE/Interoperability, Business Intelligence & Data Security.  With regard to the first three the sentiment is that we are on the cusp of breakthroughs.  I would agree – but also feel real progress will come when a new and improved healthcare business model becomes more of a reality.  We...

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