Health Data Management reported in its April 29, 2010, online HDM Daily that "[a] former researcher at the UCLA School of Medicine has been sentenced to four months in
As the healthcare industry continues to digest profound HITECH changes to HIPAA Privacy and Security rules, two observations already are apparent and indisputable for covered entities and their business associates.
Several visitors to HIPAA.com have asked if 'certification' can substitute for compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security training standards and new Privacy requirements under the HITECH
What are Business Associates Required to Do to Meet HIPAA Requirements?
With passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), privacy and security compliance increased significantly with business associates
