Don't wait for OCR to publish all the HITECH implementation rules before taking action, Apgar said during "Business Associate Action Plan: Comply with HITECH by February Deadline," a recent HCPro audio conference.
OCR has established privacy advisors in each of its regional offices to provide HIPAA privacy and security guidance and education. HITECH required the HHS secretary to designate an individual in each of its regional offices.
The wireless and the wired environment are each subject to potentially significant security risks.
Aruba Networks, Inc., offers a wireless solution that significantly reduces security risks, minimizes organizational costs, and can be deployed quickly.
When breaches occur, you are required to notify the affected patients or their legal representatives. A minor child's legal representative is a parent or legal guardian.
