Keeping up with your health is everything, so why do so many patients have trouble doing this? Well it’s not just apathy or simple inconveniences. There are many reasons that can prevent a patient from either Seeking care when they need it Keeping up with their prescribed care Following through on annual check-ups What are […]
October 22, 2018A close read of the HIPAA Security Rule
Posted March 20, 2014
HIPAA established the Security Rule to ensure that all covered entities have implemented safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and access of PHI.
There are two types of implementation specifications: “required” and “addressable.” Wherever the Security Rule reads “required,” that specification must be implemented; whereas, if it says “addressable,” there is some wiggle room in exactly how you comply with that specific standard.
The HIPAA Security Rule is multifaceted. For a close read, please check out the article in our Support Center article here.