Completing a risk analysis can be a tall order for most organizations. A significant amount of work is required before the risk analysis can even be started—and more work must be done afterward to address the vulnerabilities identified by the risk analysis.
Healthcare organizations are facing challenging times. Shifting reimbursement models and the uncertainty surrounding federal programs may cause organizations to tighten their spending. Every department—from clinical to security—can feel the pinch as leadership prepares to weather the bumpy road ahead.
Q: Does a hospital need to obtain the patient's written consent before obtaining physician office notes? Can I contact the physician office and request the needed information without obtaining a written consent from the patient? The office notes are needed for payment purposes.
Auditing of technical controls is increasingly important as both the level of use and technical sophistication of applications, hardware, and networking increase.
