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MGMA partners with HIMSS on HIPAA privacy and security toolkit

To assist physician practices navigate the challenging set of HIPAA privacy and security regulations, the Healthcare Information and Management System Society (HIMSS) and MGMA partnered to offer a special version of the Privacy and Security Toolkit targeted to small provider organizations, such as solo practitioners, physician groups, or independent ambulatory practices or clinics.

The Privacy and Security Toolkit for Small Provider Organizations provides a comprehensive review of each of the critical areas of HIPAA’s privacy and security environment, including the recent additions from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Medicare and Medicaid EHR, “meaningful use” incentive program security requirement.

This free toolkit currently covers the following areas:

  • Introduction/Background/Compelling Argument for Action
  • CMS Meaningful Use - Stage 1, Privacy and Security
  • ARRA/HITECH - New Privacy and Security Requirements
  • HIPAA
  • Other Privacy and Security Resources
    • Risk Analysis
    • Fundamentals of Security Auditing
    • Specific Materials for Small Entities
  • Research/Data - HIMSS Annual Security Survey
  • Information for the Executive/Key Decision Maker

As an online toolkit, the content will be revised as the government releases new privacy and security regulations and guidance. In addition, HIMSS and MGMA encourage members to contribute to the toolkit by sharing the aspects they have found valuable, submitting ideas for new content, or providing feedback that will help enhance this resource. All submissions will be reviewed by the Privacy and Security Toolkit content review task force prior to posting.