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Updated Requirements for Securing Protected Patient Information Published By HHS
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published a new protocol that is being used to audit health care entities for compliance with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
The protocol provides guidance for physicians to meet HIPAA requirements to secure protected electronic health information. HHS is conducting audits through a pilot program that looks at elements of information privacy, security and breach notification. Completed audits reveal that most challenges involve security compliance in small physician practices.
Ophthalmology practices can prepare for potential audits by reviewing the audit protocol and consulting compliance resources on the HHS website. Here are the links:
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AMA Guide on Data Encryption:
