BC Advantage - 2013 Issue 6

The HIPAA Security Rule: Yes, It's Your Problem

By: Brandon BarneyIn the frenzy of recent HIPAA Omnibus and security news, I thought it would be appropriate to address a looming problem I see occurring in the healthcare industry. Too often do small covered entities (healthcare providers, clearinghouses, and health plans) brush HIPAA security compliance off with the thought, "My affiliates take care of HIPAA," or "I don't have the time or budget for this," or "I'm already doing HIPAA." To set the record straight, a small covered entity's merchant processor, EHR vendor, or IT specialist doesn't fulfill a business' HIPAA requirements. They won't pay...

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