By Robert Hudock, on November 17th, 2009
Print This PostNext year should be interesting. From Red Flag compliance, federal breach reporting requirements, significantly augmented HIPAA penalties, and HIPAA security standards that are based on NIST guidelines will change the traditional compliance model for Covered Entities and Business Associates. Hot topics for enforcement next year (based on recent CMS audits of their business partners) will likely be in the areas encryption of portable media devices, remote access by employees to protected health information, and failure to document a rational risk management [...]
Key Issues in Privacy and Security for 2010
Next year should be interesting. From Red Flag compliance, federal breach reporting requirements, significantly augmented HIPAA penalties, and HIPAA security standards that are based on NIST guidelines will change the traditional compliance model for Covered Entities and Business Associates. Hot topics for enforcement next year (based on recent CMS audits of their business partners) will likely be in the areas encryption of portable media devices, remote access by employees to protected health information, and failure to document a rational risk management [...]