Who should perform a SRA and how often? Small medical practices and all other covered businesses must perform Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) regularly in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)’s Security Rule. SRAs should be carried out at least yearly or whenever there are major changes to the organization’s systems, procedures, […]
Examples of Risks and Vulnerabilities for HIPAA Compliance
Examples of Risks and Vulnerabilities for HIPAA Compliance A HIPAA Compliance Security Risk Assessment (SRA) is designed to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in an organization’s handling of protected health An organization’s handling of protected health information (PHI) might be subject to potential risks and vulnerabilities. That is the intent of a HIPAA Compliance Security Risk […]
All about Security Risk Assessment (SRA)
All about Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Healthcare organizations use a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) process to recognize and assess potential risks and vulnerabilities related to the handling, processing, and sharing of digitally protected health information (ePHI). The Security Regulation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which outlines government guidelines for the security […]