Very interesting reading for those in the privacy and security space – http://www.verizonenterprise.com/DBIR/2014/.
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OIG Finds Privacy and Security Risks with ONC EHR Certification Process
By Michael Cassidy on
Posted in Compliance
It is ironic to learn the Office of Inspector General (OIG) believes the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) essentially has an insufficient compliance program to maintain the privacy and security of the protected health information (PHI) hosted by electronic health records (EHR).
In an August 2014 report (A-06-11-00063), OIG concluded…
HHS Strengthens Health Information Privacy and Security through New Rules
By Michael Cassidy on
Posted in HIPAA, HIT, and EHR
Health and Human Services ("HHS") Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced yesterday important new proposed rules and resources to strengthen the privacy of health information and to help all Americans understand their rights and the resources available to safeguard their personal health data.
The official release date of the new proposed rules is July 14, 2010. These…