Avoiding IT HIPAA Hazards

With the passage of the Omnibus Final Ruling in September, 2013, many healthcare IT directors were faced with a seemingly simple question by their organizations’ senior management: “are we or aren't we HIPAA Compliant .” It seems like a simple question, but ever since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996, hospitals, group practices and other covered entities have struggled with their response. Even with fifteen years to prepare, many providers were still scrambling to meet all the requirements defined in the Omnibus Rule. Rob Humphreys, product manager, eFax Corporate