HIPAA Enforcement Deadline Approaches

The enforcement date for the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule is just around the corner. As September 23 approaches, compliance officers may be wondering if everything is on schedule for completion by the enforcement date.  In HIPAA, we have a hefty set of regulations to guide us in safe, secure management of the health information of those we care for.  Using a well organized, systematic plan for drafting and implementing policies and forms is the best approach to attaining HIPAA compliance.

A suggested approach to your implementation or review of your HIPAA Policy is to identify parts that should be completed by others in your organization, such as IT or medical records personnel. As to what remains for your hands to complete, as with any large project, breaking it down into digestible parts and setting reasonable goals for completion of each part makes the project far more manageable.

MPA can help

Management Performance Associates can help you implement compliance policies and procedures. To learn more about how your compliance program can help you avoid penalties, please visit our website or give us a call 314-434-4227.