Security Information Series

The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Information Series is a group of educational papers which are designed to give HIPAA covered entities insight into the Security Rule and assistance with implementation of the security standards.  See the links in the Downloads section below. 

Security Final Rule

The HIPAA standards for the security of electronic health information was published in the Federal Register on February 20, 2003. To view the Security Final Rule, see the link in the "Related Links Inside CMS" section below.

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

CMS has prepared guidance to provide HIPAA covered entities with general information on the risks and possible mitigation strategies for remote use of and access to Protected Health Information (EPHI).

To view this document, see the link in the "Related Links Inside CMS" section below.

Downloads
Security 101 for Covered Entities [PDF, 91KB] Security Standards Administrative Safeguards [PDF, 350KB] Security Standards Physical Safeguards [PDF, 105KB] Security Standards Technical Safeguards [PDF, 238KB] Security Standards Organizational Policies [PDF, 165KB] Basics of Risk Analysis and Risk Management [PDF, 228 KB] Security Standards Implementation for the Small Provider [PDF, 74KB]
Related Links Inside CMS
Security Final Rule [PDF, 309KB] HIPAA Security Guidance for Remote Use of and Access to Electronic Protected Health Information [PDF, 161KB]
Related Links Outside CMS
There are no Related Links Outside CMS

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