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Security Risk Analysis Tip Sheet

Protect Patient Health Information - Updated March 2016

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Conducting or reviewing a security risk analysis to meet the standards of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule is included in the meaningful use requirements of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.

Mitigating Office for Civil Rights Auditing Risks

Guidance from the Office for Civil Rights

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The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has recently announced the release of a new set of FAQs that seeks to address whether business associates of a HIPAA covered entity may block or terminate access by the covered entity to the protected health information maintained by the business associate for or on behalf of the covered entity.

Guidance on the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Audit Program

Overview and details for 2016 provided by the Office for Civil Rights

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The HHS Office for Civil Rights has started its next phase of audits of covered entities and their business associates. The 2016 Phase 2 HIPAA Audit Program will review the policies and procedures adopted and employed by covered entities and their business associates to meet selected standards and implementation specifications of the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. 

Minor and Parental Access to Patient Portals

National and State-based examples and use cases

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This guide provides examples and overviews of patient portal considerations for minors as it relates to Meaningful Use, HIPAA. state consent laws and associated policies. The articles and presentations included for download and linked to from related websites include use cases and examples from multiple states and national level guidelines.

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