Effective Security Risk Analysis for HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates
Overview:
The primary objective of this 60 minute webinar is to help organization identify the key vulnerabilities in ePHI and EHR systems by reviewing the steps required to complete the security risk analysis and successfully attest to Meaningful Use incentive program. In addition, one of the Meaningful Use (MU) core objectives for eligible professionals and hospitals is to conduct thorough technical risk analysis of EHR and ePHI systems.
Why should you attend:Many health care organizations and their business associates understand they are not meeting the HIPAA compliance requirements for risk analysis and they are concerned this could result in stiff fines and penalties. Do I have to hire an outside security consultant to perform a risk analysis? How can I make sure they focus on the core requirements to protect ePHI and a possible OCR audit, without breaking our budget or requiring an inordinate amount of time? Are there resources available that our team can use that do not require someone with a security background?
We will guide you through the requirements for a HIPAA risk analysis as specified by the OCR, with clear explanation of each:
- Provide you with a clear method to complete a risk analysis.
- Show you practical tools and resources that are freely available to be used by security professionals and HIPAA compliance professionals to complete the risk analysis – even those without a security background.
- Identify the top security threats and vulnerabilities to ePHI -- and what you will need to do to protect your organization in a way that is practical and cost effective.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- A clear understanding of a risk analysis and requirements under HIPAA/HITECH
- How to inventory ePHI, map out systems in scope, identify and prioritize risk
- An easy to follow method to complete a risk analysis
- The most efficient processes to minimize time and maximize effectiveness
- Learn about practical tools and resources for conducting and documenting a risk analysis
- The most common threats and vulnerabilities to ePHI - and cost effectives ways to protect it
Who Will Benefit:
- Heatlhcare Compliance
- Security and Privacy Professional