http://netvouz.com/lillymark/tag/it?feed=rss&pg=16 lillymark's bookmarks tagged "it" on Netvouz http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2012/03/23/hipaa-audits-to-continue-in-2013-here%E2%80%99s-what-to-expect/ In an interview with Howard Anderson from HealthcareInfoSecurity, Leon Rodriguez, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR) outlined the HIPAA audit plans for the this year and next. He said that the number of completed HIPAA audits this year will be lesser than the originally planned 150, and this is because of the funding levels of the office and the capacity of KPMG, which is the firm hired to undertake the audit program. lillymark Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:57:58 GMT http://www.amazines.com/article_detail_new.cfm/6078765?articleid=6078765 Protecting and securing medical patient privacy is a major concern for private, public, and government organizations in the healthcare industry, with all the patient records being digitized. lillymark Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:43:31 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/02/19/hipaa-omnibus-extends-compliance-liability-down-the-chain/ The HIPAA Omnibus rule has made significant impact on the healthcare industry. It has created a complex chain of compliance liability for covered entities, their business associates and subcontractors, who are all now equally accountable for the protection of private health information, and responsible for the compliance conduct of their ‘downstream’ partners under certain circumstances, according to Data Security attorney Stephen Wu. lillymark Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:24:24 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/02/19/hipaa-omnibus-rocks-the-health-it-security-landscape/ With the release of Omnibus HIPAA privacy and security rule on January 17th this year, the health information security landscape is set to experience some major changes. Healthcare entities are facing the immediate need to conduct risk assessments and testing to meet HIPAA compliance requirements. lillymark Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:25:41 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/01/21/hipaa-rule-gets-tougher-breach-redefined/ With the HIPAA Privacy and Security final rule released on January 17th also comes some significant changes that are likely to impact the healthcare industry. While this final rule, to a large extent tracks what was in the proposed rule, certain changes are expected to catch the attention of healthcare providers in the country, according to Bob Belfort, partner in the healthcare practice at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, which works with states and providers on health IT and related public policy issues, and frequently helps clients craft breach notifications. lillymark Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:20:39 GMT http://www.articleblast.com/Computers_and_Internet/General/Ensuring_PCI_DSS_Compliance_%96_Part_1/ This is a two-part article that looks at PCI DSS and the means of achieving compliance through an effective PCI compliance management solution. lillymark Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:11:26 GMT https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/411398950 HIPAA/HITECH compliance is a complex and ever evolving subject affecting millions of health care businesses and their business associates. All medical providers and their business associates need to be HIPAA/HITECH compliant. Besides, all medical providers have a joint responsibility to ensure that they along with their business associates and subcontractors are HIPAA/HITECH compliant, otherwise they risk high fines, potential criminal liabilities and patient lawsuits followed by brand damage. lillymark Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:37:56 GMT https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/771979166 Please join us on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT. OCR (office of civil rights) is conducting a number of HIPAA/HITECH audits this year. Are you prepare to face a HIPAA/HITECH audit with proof of compliance? lillymark Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:29:19 GMT http://www.netmagicsolutions.com/a-largest-radio-taxi-service-operator-case-study.html Hosting services from Netmagic assure India's largest radio taxi service operator of a highly available IT infrastructure to enable further growth and expansion. lillymark Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:25:04 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/02/19/how-can-bas-subcontractors-tackle-the-new-compliance-burden/ The HIPAA Omnibus rule has now brought business associates and subcontractors under its gamut, making it mandatory for them to comply with the requirements of the final rule, or face stiff penalties. lillymark Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:23:46 GMT