Intro to HIPAA Security for Group Practice Leaders

Module 2: Group Practice Compliance Issues

Unit 1: The Perimiter

Unit 2: Managing a Team

Module 3: HIPAA vs Employment Law

Syllabus

HIPAA Security Compliance Process Overview
- 3-step model of compliance
  - Risk analysis
  - Risk management and mitigation planning
  - Security policies and procedures
Compliance for Group Practices
- How risk differs in a group vs. a solo practice
  - Risk “surface area”
  - “Bring your own device” and HIPAA compliance
- Security policy and procedure needs in a group vs. a solo practice
  - HIPAA Security standards for workforce training and management
Impact of Employment Law on HIPAA Compliance Strategies
- The eternal question: employees or contractors
- Can the practice enforce its HIPAA Security policies and procedures?