Meaningful Use and Security Risk Analysis
A key part of meeting the Meaningful Use compliance requirement is conducting a risk assessment. There is considerable confusion in the market regarding how this should be conducted, but at the core it is a revival of the original HIPAA rules regarding security.
By conducting an analysis that covers several core areas, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of how and where your electronic health information is used and stored, you can begin to build a stronger risk posture and avoid fines and penalties.
This paper looks at the detailed security and risk analysis requirements for Meaningful Use and offers recommendations for compliance and guidelines for best practices for patient privacy.
