"Suris-Fernandez, Rosali C. (CMS/OESS)" <rosali.surisfernandez@...> wrote:

HIPAA Security Guidance for Remote Use of and Access to Electronic Protected Health Information

 

CMS would like to announce the publication of the” Security Guidance for Remote Use” paper.  This document is intended to provide HIPAA covered entities with general information on the risks and possible mitigation strategies for remote use of Electronic Protected Health Information (EPHI).  

 

CMS has delegated authority to enforce the non-privacy provisions of the HIPAA Regulations, to include HIPAA Security.  This guidance document sets forth CMS’ minimal compliance expectations for covered entities seeking to safeguard EPHI that is accessed, stored or transported offsite.  Please note however that this document does not seek to provide a comprehensive list of risks and mitigation strategies but rather a general list of suggestions for organizations that require remote use of sensitive health information.

 

For more information please go here and click downloads: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/SecurityStandard/

 

 

 

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