HIPAA is very complex. So are the privacy and security initiatives that must occur to reach and maintain HIPAA compliance. Organizations need a quick- concise reference in order to meet HIPAA requirements and maintain ongoing compliance.

The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance is an essential resource for real-world HIPAA privacy and security advice that you can immediately apply to your organization's unique situation. This how-to reference explains what HIPAA is about- what it requires- and what you can do to achieve and maintain compliance. It describes the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and compliance tasks in easy-to-understand language- focusing not on technical jargon- but on what you need to do to meet requirements.

IT managers- CIOs- consultants- security professionals- office managers- physicians and anyone else preparing an organization for HIPAA will receive expert guidance on requirements and other commonly-discussed topics. This book enables you to determine how HIPAA will impact you regardless of whether your business or organization is a HIPAA Covered Entity.

Overview of the Book:

• Delivers an easy-to-understand overview of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and compliance tasks
• Summarizes the analysis- training- and technology needed to properly plan and implement privacy and security policies
• Provides review questions within each section- which can be used to support HIPAA-mandated awareness efforts
• Features four healthcare industry case studies that detail compliance experiences of representative Covered Entities
• Supports compliance tasks by including sample documents and HIPAA-related resources
• Incorporates a corresponding Web site to supplement text
• Includes a checklist of key points at the end of each chapter

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Authors: Kevin Beaver- Rebecca Herold
Publisher: Auerbach Publications
ISBN: 0849319536
Pages: 463
Format: Hard Cover
Published Date: 24/11/2003
Availability: Ex Stock

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