Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance Book

	Foreword
	Introduction
	Acknowledgments
Sect. 1	HIPAA Essentials	1
1	Introduction to HIPAA	3
2	Preparing for the HIPAA Changes	17
3	HIPAA Cost Considerations	23
4	The Relationship between Security and Privacy	35
Sect. 2	HIPAA Privacy Rule	47
5	HIPAA Privacy Rule Requirements Overview	49
6	Performing a Privacy Rule Gap Analysis and Risk Analysis	87
7	Writing Effective Privacy Policies	105
8	State Preemption	117
9	Crafting a Privacy Implementation Plan	127
10	Privacy Rule Compliance Checklist	133
Sect. 3	HIPAA Security Rule	157
11	Security Rule Requirements Overview	159
12	Performing a Security Rule Risk Analysis	177
13	Writing Effective Information Security Policies	185
14	Crafting a Security Implementation Plan	193
15	Security Rule Compliance Checklist	199
Sect. 4	Covered Entity Issues	211
16	Healthcare Provider Issues	213
17	Healthcare Clearinghouse Issues	225
18	Health Plan Issues	231
19	Employer Issues	243
20	Business Associate Issues	253
Sect. 5	HIPAA Technology Considerations	263
21	Building a HIPAA-Compliant Technology Infrastructure	265
22	Crafting Security Incident Procedures and Contingency Plans	291
23	Outsourcing Information Technology Services	305
Sect. 6	Managing Ongoing HIPAA Compliance	317
24	HIPAA Training, Education, and Awareness	319
25	Performing Ongoing HIPAA Compliance Reviews and Audits	333
	App. A: Case Studies	345
	App. B: Sample Documents	361
	App. C: HIPAA Resources	379
	App. D: Answers to Chapter Quizzes	387
	App. E: HIPAA Glossary	423
	About the Authors	445
	Index	447