tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 3

Technology: Plan Ahead to Ensure Your Facility Stays Compliant After Computer Security Changes

Windows XP shift could jeopardize your HIPAA compliance. When someone mentions HIPAA security, you probably think about whether your paper files are under lock and key, whether your record destruction practices measure up, or whether your passwords are strong enough to keep others out of patient information. But you may be overlooking a small, yet troublesome, security measure that could cost your facility in a big way.  Find out why keeping up with computer software security patches is critical for, not only your practice’s efficiency, but also to avoid violating HIPAA security protocols.  Focus On the...

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