HIPAA Secure Now! began offering covered entities, a suite of HIPAA Privacy Tools to help them meet requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The suite includes an updated HIPAA privacy policy manual and training module, which complements its HIPAA security services package. A secure portal gives customers access to policies and procedures, and all the forms needed to implement the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
An Education Center for training employees provides interactive slides and videos, a compliance quiz and completion certificates. “While most medical practices have implemented the Privacy Rule to some degree they may lack written policies, all the necessary forms, or they may be falling behind on employee training”, said Art Gross, CEO for HIPAA Secure Now!
“Initially we concentrated on helping clients comply with the HIPAA Security Rule. We guided them in protecting electronic patient information with a security risk analysis, policies, training and technology recommendations. Now we’re adding Privacy Tools, which offers similar resources and training but is geared toward the overall use, management and distribution of patients’ health information, as laid out by the Office of Civil Rights”.
