HIPAA Security Assessment
Healthcare organizations, hospitals, clinics and medical practices handle sensitive patient medical information on a routine basis. This includes X-ray results, lab tests, office visit notes and other such information which is necessary in order for practitioners to give competent medical care. While these records are essential for delivering a high level of care, it’s also critical to ensure they are properly protected to maintain patient confidentiality. This is especially true if these records are stored digitally within a medical office and even more so when stored with a third party provider because the risk of a security breach is particularly higher. According to regulations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), healthcare organizations that use digital recordkeeping are mandated to implement certain IT safeguards to guarantee the protection of sensitive information. As a result, it’s imperative to conduct periodic HIPAA assessments to remain in full compliance with regulations.
The Wilson Lewis team has years of experience working with healthcare organizations and practices to assess their HIPAA Readiness. Working with companies across the state, we review their IT infrastructure, policies and procedures to establish conformity with regulations. The result is an increased level of compliance and readiness for an OCR HIPAA audit.
Our HIPAA Risk Services
- Comprehensive Risk Analysis
- Documentation Audit & Review
- Coding, Billing and Reimbursement Practice Assessments
- Policy Reviews
- Recommendations for Compliance Enhancement & Improvements
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Protecting essential healthcare information is central to HIPAA standards and regulations. If your organization is seeking assistance with HIPAA compliance or simply needs a review, Wilson Lewis can help. For additional information please call 770-476-1004, or click here to contact us.
