Definition of HIPAA Security Risk Assessment


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Uploaded on Dec 27, 2022

A HIPAA security risk assessment is a process that helps organizations that handle protected health information (PHI) to identify and assess the potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of that PHI. The assessment aims to identify areas where the organization may be at risk of a HIPAA violation and to put in place appropriate safeguards to protect the PHI.

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Definition of HIPAA Security Risk Assessment

Colington Consulting About Us Colington Consulting, a full service consultancy, offers scalable solutions and compliance programs to keep healthcare practices and vendors compliant with HIPAA regulations. As a HIPAA compliance consultant, we help your organization maintain regulatory requirements. We provides fully documented and detailed risk assessments, actionable risk plans, and required staff training. We customized services to meet specific requirements for your organization. We make HIPAA compliance strategies painless and efficient. Our Services HIPAA Security Risk Assessments HIPAA Risk Management Plans (Policies and Procedures) HIPAA Security Awareness & Privacy Training Facility Security Plans & Surveys Business Associate/Vendor Evaluations Hourly HIPAA Consulting HIPAA Privacy Assessments HIPAA Policy Reviews HIPAA Compliance as a Service (HCaaS) HIPAA Security Risk Assessment A HIPAA security risk assessment is a process that helps organizations that handle protected health information (PHI) to identify and assess the potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of that PHI. The assessment aims to identify areas where the organization may be at risk of a HIPAA violation and to put in place appropriate safeguards to protect the PHI. HIPAA Risk Management HIPAA risk management is an ongoing process that requires ongoing monitoring and review to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and effective in protecting PHI. Therefore, covered entities and their business associates need a robust program to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information. HIPAA Consultation HIPAA consultation can assist insurance companies in understanding how to handle personal health information following HIPAA regulations, including how to properly use and disclose this information for billing and payment purposes. Get In Touch Web: www.cchipaa.com Mail: [email protected] Address: P.O. Box 10391, Burke, VA 22009, Fairfax, Virginia-22009, United States Phone: 844-740-7100