Publisher's Synopsis
<p> <b><i>HIPAA Compliance Handbook </i></b>is intended for HIPAA coordinators, project managers, privacy officers, compliance professionals, health care record managers, and others who have the responsibility for implementing the HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations. It contains easy-to-understand explanations of the legal and regulatory provisions. </p> <p> The <b><i>2013 Edition </i></b>has been updated to include: </p> <ul> <li> Guidance on preparing for Privacy & Security Audits, including information on the new audit protocols from the Office for Civil Rights </li> <li> New section on security and cloud computing </li> <li> Updates on State Attorney General enforcement actions under HITECH, including the first case against a business associate </li> <li> Analysis of new resolution agreements between HHS and covered entities, including the first ones involving small providers or state agencies </li> <li> Updates on recent criminal enforcement in </li> <li> Revised Sample Audit Protocols </li> <li> Updated State-by-State Guide to Medical Privacy Statutes </li> </ul> <p> </p>
