The case for HIPAA risk assessments

Streaming video - 2014

Be prepared: Value of HIPAA risk assessment. A comprehensive security risk assessment is an important and necessary strategy for health care organizations to identify gaps in their privacy and security environments. While risk assessments alone do not directly mitigate data breaches, risk exposure decreases significantly when an organization knows exactly where protected health information (PHI) resides and how it is handled. We will cover reasons for a HIPAA risk assessment exploration of HITECH HIPAA. Leverage real world examples of covered entities mistakes and what it cost them.