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Privacy and Security Audits of Electronic Health Information (2014 update)
Author: Walsh, Tom; Miaoulis, William M
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2014
In a perfect world, access controls alone would ensure the privacy and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI). However, the complexities of today’s healthcare environment make it extremely challenging to limit access to the minimum information necessary that members of the workforce require in order to perform their jobs.
Enabling Consumer and Patient Engagement with Health Information - Retired
Author: Washington, Lydia
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2014
The purpose of this Practice Brief is to understand the relationship between health information management and consumer/patient engagement, and examine how HIM professionals can advance and support engagement. Its focus is on policies and practices that enable the individual’s access to and use of health information.
Information Security—An Overview (2014 update)
Author: Miaoulis, William M
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: January 2014
This practice brief provides an overview of information security, including some of the background and basic concepts involved in securing the privacy of health information. Included are key roles and responsibilities as well as a list of specific policies and procedures that should be considered when developing an organizational security program. References, a checklist, and assistance in developing policies and procedure are also provided to assist readers in the actual development of a security program.
Evolving the PPE to Meet Changing HIM Workforce Needs
Author: AHIMA Work Group
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2014
This Practice Brief will educate readers on the challenges and opportunities surrounding the PPE. The desired outcome is to expand options for PPEs and increase support of the PPE throughout the healthcare industry. Providing additional options and increasing practitioner support of the PPE will result in creating a stronger and better prepared generation of new HIM professionals.
Laws and Regulations Governing the Disclosure of Health Information (2014 update)
Author: Hofman, Judi; Rose, Angela Dinh
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: January 2014
This practice brief provides a general overview of the laws and regulations impacting the timely and appropriate release of PHI.
Securing Wireless Technology for Healthcare (2013 update) - Retired
Author: Evans, Brian
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: November 2013
Editor's note: This update supplants the May 2004 practice brief "Securing Wireless Technology for Healthcare"
Overview
Wireless local area network (WLAN) environments have evolved from simple, unmanaged stand-alone access points (APs) to organizationally managed system....
Understanding Governmental Audits (2013 update)
Author: Rihanek, Theresa; Lopez, Doreen
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: November 2013
This practice brief supersedes the July 2011 practice brief "Understanding Governmental Audits."
Today, armed with enhanced fraud and abuse laws, the federal government has launched new audits that organizations and providers must contend with on a regular basis. Recent additions....
Automated Coding Workflow and CAC Practice Guidance (2013 update)
Author: AHIMA Work Group
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: November 2013
Editor’s Note: This update supersedes the July 2010 practice brief “Automated Coding Workflow and CAC Practice Guidance.”
Over the past decade, clinical coding has become more complex due to:
The expansion of prospective payment systems to multipl....
Security Risk Analysis and Management: An Overview (2013 update)
Author: Walsh, Tom
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: November 2013
Editor’s note: This update replaces the January 2011 practice brief “Security Risk Analysis and Management: An Overview.”
Managing risks is an essential step in operating any business. It’s impossible to eliminate all threats; however, healthcare organizati....
Data Mapping Best Practices (2013 update) - Retired
Author: AHIMA Work Group
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: November 2013
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here.
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