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HIPAA Compliance Checklist for Enhanced Data Security

Centraleyes

To assist healthcare organizations, both large and small, in achieving and maintaining HIPAA compliance, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights has outlined essential elements of an effective HIPAA compliance program. This audit examines: Compliance with HITECH provisions.

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The HITECH Act explained: Definition, compliance, and violations

CSO Magazine

HITECH Act definition and summary. The HITECH Act is a law that aims to expand the use of electronic health records (EHRs) in the United States. HITECH stands for Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health. To read this article in full, please click here

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HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Apps

Security Boulevard

What Application Developers Need to Know About HIPAA Compliance. As more health-focused applications go to market, application developers need to know how Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance fits into their coding practices. What are HIPAA and the HITECH Act?

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The Ultimate Guide to Excelling in Your External Audit: 5 Proven Strategies

Centraleyes

The primary goal is to identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with security standards, and establish a robust defense against potential threats. Carried out by independent third-party entities, primarily aiming to provide an unbiased evaluation of financial statements, compliance, and overall transparency.

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HITRUST vs. HIPAA: Ensuring Data Security and Compliance

Centraleyes

While both HITRUST and HIPAA have substantial relevance in ensuring data security in the healthcare sector, they are very different standards. HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is a federal law, whereas HITRUST is a comprehensive control framework. HITRUST vs. HIPAA: What Sets Them Apart?

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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools.

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CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance

CSO Magazine

CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance Security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance: The complete guide This directory includes laws, regulations and industry guidelines with significant security and privacy impact and requirements.

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