"This HIPAA Security Assessment ToolKit™ is a comprehensive tool that effectively guided our organization’s performance against HIPAA-HITECH Security requirements.” said David Andrews, SVP and Chief Compliance Officer at Hospice Compassus.
Nashville, TN (PRWEB) August 31, 2010
HITECH Security Advisors LLC, a leading HIPAA-HITECH compliance consultancy, today announced the release of its latest version of HIPAA Security Assessment ToolKit™ Version 3.1. The ToolKit, the most sophisticated yet easy-to-use assessment tool on the market, is designed to help organizations comply with the stringent HIPAA-HITECH privacy and security requirements in an efficient manner.
In announcing the Notice of Public Rule Making-Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rules Under HITECH in July 2010, Kathleen Sebelius, HHS Secretary, said “To improve the health of individuals and communities, health information must be available to those making critical decisions, including individuals and their caregivers. While health information technology will help America move its health care system forward, the privacy and security of personal health data is at the core of all our work.”
New penalties for violating HIPAA and HITECH Act security regulations are significant. Covered Entities (CEs) and Business Associates (BAs) face up to $1.5 million in fines for multiple violations of a single requirement in a calendar year, and untold damage to their reputations. The HIPAA-HITECH regulatory requirements are comprehensive and complex. The HIPAA Security Assessment ToolKit™ has helped many organizations jump-start their HIPAA compliance efforts and avoid compliance pitfalls.
Contents of the ToolKit, which are continuously being enhanced, include the assessment tool as well as numerous reference documents. Purchasers of the ToolKit™ also receive 60 minutes of complimentary email, telephone or web-meeting expert support.
"Our customers, ranging from large enterprises to small medical practices, have been very impressed with the rigor and completeness of the toolkit and notably the HIPAA Security Assessment tool itself," said Bob Chaput, President of HITECH Security Advisors. "The Assessment Tool is based on the exacting language of the laws and regulations, including both HIPAA Final Rules and The HITECH Act."
Enterprise customers' Privacy, Security or Risk Management officers may purchase and use the tool as can many do-it-yourselfers in businesses of all sizes. Customers seeking assistance ranging from facilitation to complete outsourcing may use the Toolkit with their own advisors or certified consultants.
"HITECH Security Advisor's HIPAA Security Assessment ToolKit™ is a comprehensive tool that effectively guided our organization’s performance against HIPAA-HITECH Security requirements,” said David Andrews, SVP and Chief Compliance Officer at Hospice Compassus, one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospice organizations.
About HITECH Security Advisors, LLC:
HITECH Security Advisors helps Covered Entities, Business Associates and their subcontractors meet stringent HIPAA-HITECH Security Rule requirements. Their services include HIPAA Security Assessments, HIPAA Privacy Assessments, HIPAA Compliance Workshops, policy and procedure development, security implementations and ongoing security management. For more information, please visit http://www.HIPAASecurityAssessment.com, contact info(at)HIPAASecurityAssessment(dot)com or call (615) 496-4891.
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