Business associates (BA) definitely have their work cut out for them.
One thing the release of the omnibus final rule has left healthcare organizations asking is, "Where do we start?"
Add another piece of evidence to the pile that shows data breaches in healthcare organizations are common and human error is often to blame.
Editor's note: This article originally ran in our sister publication, Medical Records Briefing.
Many healthcare organizations face the challenge of protecting patient records and reducing the stress that results from a data breach.
Q. Can paper patient records be kept in a public storage unit? The storage company we are considering has a digital entry at the main gate. We would also have a keyed lock on the storage unit door.
