In the Labyrinth of Regulatory Compliance: HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes the guidelines within the healthcare industry to ensure the privacy of patients and the physical and technical security of their medical records. Irrespective of size or structure, healthcare organizations must follow the rules set forth by HIPAA to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of patients' records and information. In the current situation of growing regulatory controls, a cost-effective solution for HIPAA compliance becomes of the utmost importance.
The use of GroupWise as a secure messaging system does not automatically guarantee HIPAA compliance. It requires a coordinated effort on the part of healthcare organizations to outline, develop, and implement documented policies and procedures that are in turn supported by robust technology solutions, consistent user training, policy enforcement, and regular compliance audits.
This article covers the following topics:
- Implications of HIPAA for Healthcare Organizations
- HIPAA Security Rules
- Running a Secure and Compliant GroupWise Infrastructure
