Resources on HIPAA and OSHA
Regulations on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) play a vital role in healthcare; failure to comply could lead to complaints, audits or severe monetary penalties. ASPS has created this informational tool-kit, including basic terminology and a synopsis of each law, with scenarios applicable to plastic surgery, and additional useful resources.
HIPAA
- HIPAA Basics
- HIPAA Scenarios
- Templates:
- HHS Guidance on Cybersecurity (2022)
- HHS Guidance on Cybersecurity (2018)
OSHA
HIPAA Changes
2022
- OCR plans to conduct more audits
- Complaints become more frequent
- Emphasis on Business Associates (BAs)
- Policies and procedures must be in place
- Conduct annual risk assessment
- Ensure employee training
2019
- OCR plans to conduct more audits
- Make sure you have policies and procedures around HIPAA
- Ensure employee training on HIPAA
Page created January 2019. Last updated February 16, 2022.