HIPAA Security Rule Goes into Effect April 20

admin · Apr 2, 2005

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Podiatry Online have an article on this.
http://www.podiatryonline.com/main.cfm?pg=regulatory&fn=hipaa_security

Another HIPAA deadline is coming, and to comply with this one, you'll need more than privacy notices and policy and procedure manual updates; you'll need to focus on your electronics and the safety of your facility.

April 20, 2005 is the implementation date for the HIPAA Security Standards. The purpose of the security standards is to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of electronic protected health information (e-PHI) while it is in use, in storage and during the exchange of that information between entities.

To comply with HIPAA Security Standards, you have to make sure your office, computer system and data backup system are protected against breaches, break-ins and viruses. You also must have a written contingency plan that delineates how you will protect patient data in case of a crisis (such as a hard drive crash, fire, tornado or hurricane). And your HIPAA compliance officer will have to stay up to speed on privacy and security upgrades, updates and standards.
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admin · Apr 11, 2005

Medical records security: HIPAA's 3rd deadline not a charm

Medical records security: HIPAA's 3rd deadline not a charm

Many physicians won't be ready by April 20, and some are still working to comply with the earlier privacy and transaction regulations
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The approach of the compliance deadline for medical records security standards is causing a case of "HIPAA fatigue" among many doctors who are tired of dealing with new federal regulations.
So far, physicians' compliance efforts have lagged behind those of payers. About 35% of practices will not be ready for the security standards, part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, by the April 20 deadline, according to an American Medical Association survey.
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