The addition of the HITECH Act makes it possible for federal organizations to enforce HIPAA rules and regulations in the workplace. Organizations and entities today must begin the process of becoming HIPAA compliant or face fines and other consequences.

1. How to Implement HIPAA Regulations in the Workplace
The addition of the HITECH Act makes it possible for federal organizations to enforce HIPAA
rules and regulations in the workplace. Organizations and entities today must begin the
process of becoming HIPAA compliant or face fines and other consequences. Learning more
about the rules and regulations that are coming into play is the first step toward beginning
the process of compliance. The Security Rule, the Privacy Rule and the HITECH Act are three
updated HIPAA rules that organizations within the healthcare industry must be aware of.
The Privacy Rule and The Security Rule
Combined, the Privacy Rule and The Security Rule make up nearly fifty pages of text.
Organizations and entities in the process of becoming HIPAA compliant will need to be
familiar with the key elements of the text. The Privacy Rule is designed to protect personally
identifiable personal health information to the necessary minimum. Organizations and
entities will need to be able to provide patients with their privacy policies and proof of
disclosures when asked. The Security Rule is becoming particularly important for
organizations and entities within the healthcare industry because it protects patient health
information that in electronic form. The introduction of the HITECH Act has made electronic
health information the standard in modern medical records.

2. The HITECH Rule
The HITECH Rule is one aspect of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that is
focused on creating a national, electronic infrastructure that makes medical records
accessible from anywhere. The HITECH Act states that patient health information should be
available in an electronic format to patients within a reasonable amount of time. The Act
also works to increase patient security by allowing HIPAA rules and regulations to become
more readily enforceable. Organizations and entities will need to be able to prove they have
taken steps to protect sensitive patient information or face mandatory penalties for willful
neglect.
Reaching Compliance

3. HIPAA rules and regulations have changed significantly in the past decade and will continue
to be the standard in healthcare information and how it is managed in the future.
Organizations and entities within the healthcare industry will need to upgrade their existing
software and methods to meet today's more stringent HIPAA regulations. For instance, it is
now necessary to provide proof of due diligence if patient information is shared improperly.
Organizations unable to prove due diligence may face penalties even if there isn't an
incident where patient informatory is unnecessarily disclosed. Upgrading to HIPAA
compliant software is one of the most efficient ways to manage the changes to the
healthcare system.
HIPAA compliant software is designed to meet current HIPAA rules and regulations in a
single program. Most software will include training information and require your
organization to appoint a security officer to ensure internal audits are conducted on
schedule. Comprehensive patient tracking and the ability to provide clients with electronic
personal health information are both vital to meeting current HIPAA regulations.
Understanding HIPAA rules and regulations is important. Choosing the right software can
make reaching compliance a streamlined process.
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