CMS Recommended HIPAA Resources

For folks who already are fairly HIPAA-savvy, the new HIPAA Basics fact sheet issued by CMS in May 2015 is probably WAY TOO basic, but the one strong point is a cheat sheet of resources on HIPAA together with links. We are including those links below:

Are You A Covered Entity?

Business Associate Contracts

Business Associate Frequently Asked Questions

Communicating with a Patient’s Family, Friends, or Others Involved in the

Fast Facts for Covered Entities

Frequently Asked Questions About the Disposal of Protected Health Information

Model Notices of Privacy Practices

Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Final RuleSecurity Risk Assessment

Security Rule Guidance Material

Training Materials

Your Mobile Device and Health Information Privacy and Security

And of course there is always my daughter’s HIPAA DESKBOOK 2nd Edition (blatant plug)Click Here to check it out on Amazon. This includes the above resources and many more for folks who prefer to have it in written format as a desk reference.

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