Physicians Practice June 6, 2024
Don’t let the summer fun get in the way of protecting patient privacy.
Earlier this year, OCR officials confirmed to the Information Security Media Group that HIPAA audits are being reinstated.
OCR director, Melanie Fontes Rainer stated “OCR intends to initiate audits of HIPAA-regulated entities later this year. These audits can assist regulated entities in improving their HIPAA compliance and their protection of health information.”
In the past, the audits have ranged from desk audits to on-site inspections of both covered entities and business associates alike. Healthcare sector participants should take notice, especially in light of three recent Final Rules related to HIPAA that both HHS OCR and SAMHSA published.
Federal laws and the reopening of HHS OCR audits...
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