6 May 2011 Heart-Health Insurance Information Security Policy Proposal A review of the current New Users and Password Requirements policies and the proposed changes to these policies with justifications are listed below. Current Policies: New Users “New Users are assigned access based on the content of an access request. The submitter must sign the request and indicate which systems the new user will need access to and what level of access will be needed. A manager’s approval is required to grant
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While pursuing a career in allied health (PTA), we should be aware of many things such as confidentiality, privacy and security pertaining to patient information. Not only is it against the law to link information of a patient outside the workplace, but there is a slang term called “HIPPA” (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). HIPPA was put into play in 1996 for healthcare fields and facilities. This act allows patients personal healthcare information to be protected from being used
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prescribed. Even though the convenience of digital records accessible to care providers via the web can expedite service, security and privacy have to be considered and maintained. An organizational policy is required to provide guidance, direction and responsibilities to ensure compliance with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. HIPAA is the acronym that was passed by Congress in 1996. (Health, n.d.) Purpose: To promulgate organizational policy, procedures,
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profiles are implemented in accordance with least privilege access. This means that data intended for use will only be available to the specified profile. This method protects the privacy of the data during transmission. This process complies with the 4 standard Federal regulatory requirements stated in this policy: FISMA, HIPAA/HITECH, GLBA, and PCI-DSS. Once the network account profiles are created, a new user is created and assigned. To implement a strong access control measure, a unique user identifier
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statutory and regulatory enactments related to patients’ rights and responsibilities o Patients’ Responsibilities (slide title) Present a complete medical history Your needs why being attended Follow treatment plan Follow organization’s rules Speaker Notes As a patient you have the responsibility to inform the organization treating you with a complete medical history. This is so that the organization can be aware of what problems might arise while treating you and so that they will know
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Sunshine State Medical Billing Service Legal Issues in Business BUSI 561-D05 LUO 12/16/2011 This paper explores the legal challenges faced when forming and operating the Sunshine State Medical Billing Service. The legal issues surrounding the business will be analyzed using a business law perspective, as well as a Christian worldview. This legal business plan was prepared by Karri-Marie Baskin, Suzanne Ludikhuize, Renada Manning, Susan Schaeffer, and Dixie Wallace. Executive Summary
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Communication Theory Tapake Brown HCS/320 February 13, 2012 Marlowe Williams University of Phoenix Communication Communication theory is the theory of the communication of information from point A to B. Communication comes in different forms verbal and nonverbal. Verbal communication can be spoken face to face, sound, and language. Nonverbal communication could be spoken by body language, touch, gesture, eye contact, and posture. Communication has its barriers when dealing
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III. Security and Privacy Issues of electronic medical records Although it has been around three decades, moving from paper-based to electronic medical records might still face some issues and challenges. These issues can be classified as information use and disclosure; information viruses and errors; secondary use of the information; unauthorized access; and external or internal attacks. Therefore, electronic medical record needs a high level of anonymity, and privacy and security are considered
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recovered and were lost on March 9, 2009. The Department of Health and Human Services issued a 1 million dollar fine against the Massachusetts General Hospital because of that breach of patient privacy. The HIPAA privacy rule clearly states that health care providers are required to protect the privacy of patient information through administrative, physical and technical defenses. Massachusetts General agreed to fix this and to take actions to prevent this from happening in the future. They agreed
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profiles are implemented in accordance with least privilege access. This means that data intended for use will only be available to the specified profile. This method protects the privacy of the data during transmission. This process complies with the 4 standard Federal regulatory requirements stated in this policy: FISMA, HIPAA/HITECH, GLBA, and PCI-DSS. Once the network account profiles are created, a new user is created and assigned. To implement a strong access control measure, a unique user identifier
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