1. Cyber liability insurance. Cyber liability policies protect against a variety of issues such as theft of medical records and the intentional misuse of patient data by employees.
2. Background checks and proper employee credentialing. If a practice contracts with third-party medical billing firms, its HIPAA security procedures should involve a review of the entire chain of custody that handles patient records, including questions about any third-party company’s background screening practices, according to Mr. Devji.
For more information, read Mr. Devji’s blog entry.
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