RISK Analysis - Recurring

HIPAA RISK ASSESSMENT/ANALYSIS - RECURRING

Regular review (at least annually) of  your organization's administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect the security of your patients’ protected health information is vital 

Meaningful Use

According to the HIPAA Security Rule, a risk assessment must be conducted in order to successfully attest to the government’s requirements for meaningful use of Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive program in order to ensure the privacy and security of their patients’ protected health information.

This recurring risk assessment process will consist of: 

• Observing and identifying
• Documenting
• Gathering
• Developing remediation plans and
• Working with management to prioritize and design a risk mitigation plan

Note:   Our HIPAA program does not include computer software support, practice management software support, computer hardware support or internet technology support or services.

Please allow half a day to a full day, depending on the size and complexity of the facility, to complete the assessment.  We require the Practice Manager or designated HIPAA compliance officer's assistance in order to conduct the assessment.