COMPLIANCE

HIPAA PRIVACY RULE

• Compliance is mandatory

• Protected Health Information

• Use and Disclosure

• Notice of Privacy Practices

• Policies and Procedures

• Mitigation and Safeguards

• Documentation and Record Retention

HIPAA SECURITY RULE

• Compliance is mandatory

• Administrative Safeguards

• Physical Safeguards

• Technical Safeguards

• Risk Assessment 

• Contingency Plan

• Breach Notification

OIG COMPLIANCE

The Office of The Inspector General has issued compliance guidelines for various sectors of the healthcare industry, including hospitals, clinical laboratories, DMEPO suppliers, small group practices, and third-party billing companies.

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These programs are voluntary, but Medicare and other federal programs require compliance plans as a condition of enrollment.