Crucial information at a bargain price. The HIPAA "pay me now, or pay me later" book designed to help an organization avoid fines and sanctions. HIPAA audits have expanded in the post-Anthem data breach world. Government privacy fines are increasing into the millions ($1.5 million max per day of violation). Unaware businesses now face federal and state HIPAA privacy and security investigations that could result in serious fines and penalties -- even jail time in extreme cases. State Attorneys General now empowered to conduct HIPAA investigations. Do not be caught unaware. Take prudent...

This is the perfect tutorial for the newly appointed Privacy Officer of a HIPAA regulated entity. Provides an overview of all the "gotchas" that may impact a mid-sized business associate. Helps novice HIPAA practitioners zero in on key privacy compliance risk areas, subject to audit. This will strengthen the position of an organization is preparing of an audit by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Increasing fines and audits by the HHS Office of Civil Rights are creating more awareness to the demonstration of compliance. This book will help prepare the novice pracitioner...