The document discusses the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the importance of compliance for health organizations. HIPAA requires protecting patient privacy and ensuring the security of private health information. It outlines standards for identifying security threats, maintaining workforce compliance, and implementing policies like secure passwords and disaster recovery plans. Examples of common HIPAA violations include improper disposal of records, unauthorized access to patient files, and releasing information to unintended parties. Failure to comply can result in fines, audits and legal consequences.

1. By SWIFTTECH SOLUTIONS
HIPAA Compliance

2. new risks
The shift to digital
records brings
to health organizations

3. Companies must comply with HIPAA to avoid issues, such as information leaks.

4. 1
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3
What is
HIPAA
Complying
with HIPAA
Examples of
violations

5. 1
Learning About
HIPAA

6. or HIPAA,
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
requires organizations to protect information by ensuring patient privacy.

7. The rules of HIPAA are to
Ensure the integrity of any private information.
Identify and protect against data security threats
Ensure compliance by your workforce.

8. SwiftTech Solutions can help you follow HIPAA standards.

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Complying with
HIPAA’s Standards

10. There are many things you can do
to ensure HIPAA compliance.

11. Implement written
security policies
Have employees protect
their office workspace
Get client consent before
releasing personal info

12. Use a strong anti-virus software
Create a backup and disaster recovery plan
Manage your passwords securely

13. Don’t get caught violating the rules.

14. 3
Examples of
Violations

15. A few common
violations of HIPAA rules…

16. Violations
Failure to follow
the authorization
expiration date
Failure to promptly
release info to patients
Improper disposal
of patient records

17. Violations
Insider snooping (looking through medical records without authorization)
Missing patient signature
Releasing information to an undesignated party

18. The consequences of these violations include large fines, audits, legal action and imprisonment.

19. Don’t let that happen to your organization.

20. CALL SWIFTTECH TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

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