New HIPAA Cybersecurity Law Promises Lower Fines and Audit Relief

Safe Harbor for Implementing a Government-Recognized Cybersecurity Program On January 5, President Trump signed a new law providing Safe Harbor for HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates that have consistently implemented government-recognized cybersecurity practices. HR 7898 amends the HITECH Act to reduce HIPAA fines and mitigate other remediation after cybersecurity incidents, and to terminate audits […]
Source: EMR and HIPAA - Category: Information Technology Authors: Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Regulations Security and Privacy Healthcare Cybersecurity HIPAA HIPAA BA HIPAA Business Associate HIPAA Omnibus HIPAA Risk Assessment Source Type: blogs