Safeguard portable devices with education, policies

July 1, 2010
Briefings on HIPAA

Because of the high risk that laptop computers and other portable devices create for a potential privacy breach, healthcare organizations should consider creating an easy-to-understand training guide that describes staff members’ responsibilities.

Prepare your organization to respond appropriately if a breach of unsecured PHI occurs

July 1, 2010
Briefings on HIPAA

A major privacy breach can carry a heavy price for a healthcare organization, and its response can indicate how big a price it ultimately pays.

Review patient authorization before responding to attorneys; state law sometimes preempts HIPAA

July 1, 2010
Briefings on HIPAA

Q. Must patients receive a paper copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices during every encounter at our facility?

Consider Axway solutions to help secure PHI

July 1, 2010
Briefings on HIPAA

Electronic health information exchange (HIE) has become the center of attention for most states, and many healthcare organizations want to tap into available stimulus dollars and new electronic health record (EHR) incentives.