(MENAFNEditorial) Risk assessment and compliance become simple, uncomplicated and less expensive for healthcare providers with our help, R3ST.com announces
May 23, 2017 /MarketersMedia/ --
R3ST Healthcare Cyber Compliance Solutions announces they are making the HIPAA compliance process easier, faster and less expensive for healthcare providers. A fundamental requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule #69 involves conducting an annual HIPAA Security Risk Assessment. R3ST Healthcare Cyber Compliance Solutions has made risk assessment and Cyber Security Compliance easier and less complicated for their clients. Whether a client needs assistance with mobile security solutions, application and data security or another task, this company can be of help.
"Technology advances at a rapid pace, thus healthcare providers must continually review the HIPAA requirements to ensure they remain in compliance. Furthermore, as more providers implement new tools, such as applications for mobile devices, they need to ensure these tools aren't in violation of any regulations. Compliance remains of concern to many in healthcare, thus they now turn to third party providers to ensure they don't unintentionally violate one or more of these regulations. R3ST is here to help healthcare providers in this situation," Tareq Allan, spokesperson for R3ST Healthcare Cyber Compliance Solutions, announces.
The security of confidential patient data concerns many in the healthcare field, and most providers state they make use of data encryption. Some providers have opted to implement additional security measures, such as multi-factor authentication and mobile device management, to further safeguard this data. Thanks to recent major healthcare data breaches, more providers will likely be implementing additional measures to protect their patients and remain in compliance. The R3ST Security Risk Assessment identifies any potential risks and vulnerabilities with respect to confidential information, and this is only one tool they use to ensure providers remain in compliance.
"Excellus, Premera and Anthem data breaches impacted as many as 100 million individuals. Surprisingly, 40 percent of healthcare providers surveyed by HealthITSecurity.com reported this did not affect their security and privacy measures. However, all in the healthcare field need to understand they are risking the loss of patients and federal fines if they aren't in compliance and a breach occurs. With the assistance of R3ST Healthcare Cyber Compliance Solutions, these concerns are reduced," Allan continues.
Compliance issues frequently investigated by the Office of Civil Rights include inappropriate uses and/or disclosures of health information that is to be protected, lack of patient access to this information and a failure to implement administrative safeguards with regard to electronic protected health information. Private practices remain the most likely entity to be ordered to take corrective action to ensure they are in compliance, yet every healthcare organization is at risk. R3ST helps train employees and increase awareness regarding potential violations of federal and/or state industry standards to minimize this risk.
"Never wait for a HIPAA Audit to detect potential problems or find violations of HIPAA regulations. The Office of Civil Rights may appear on a provider's doorstep at any time to ask about HIPAA compliance. Providers need to be ready when this happens, as there is no way to know which providers will be selected to undergo this process. The best way to avoid problems is to remain in compliance at all times and to undertake comprehensive risk assessments regularly. We help clients with these tasks, so they can focus on patient care. Working together, we can improve healthcare for all," Allan declares.
About R3ST Healthcare Cyber Compliance Solutions:
R3ST Healthcare Cyber Compliance Solutions is helping keep patient records safe while allowing providers to stay focused on the business of healthcare by making the entire HIPAA compliance process easier, faster and less expensive.
Contact Info:
Name: Tareq Allan
Organization: R3ST, Healthcare Cyber Compliance Solutions
Address: 222 E VAN BUREN AVE SUITE 615
Phone: 956-413-7001
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