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OIG Testimony on FDA Oversight of Cybersecurity Risks to Medical Devices
Reminder to Compliance Officers that medical devices can be a cybersecurity risk The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Nineteen Compliance Officer Tips For 2020
The ever-growing healthcare regulatory and enforcement environment increases the challenges for compliance officers. Results of the 2019 Strategic Management and…
Risk Assessments, Audits & Remediation Services
HIPAA risk assessment and audits help healthcare organizations identify gaps in their HIPAA Security Program as it relates to administrative, physical and technical safeguards. Strategic Management provides HIPAA risk management services to address compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule and to promptly respond with corrective measures.
Successful Ransomware Attack on the Hackensack System is a Reminder of How Serious a Problem it Remains for Health Care Entities
OCR tips on preventing and mitigating attacks Hackensack Meridian Health announced that it was the subject of a ransomware attack…
Include Mobile Devices, Tablets, and Flash Drives in Your Organization’s Encryption Efforts
Recent Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforcement action highlights that health care entities…
Dental Practice Pays $10,000 for Social Media Disclosures of PHI
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced that Elite Dental Associates (Elite)…
SAMHSA Proposes Changes to the Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records Regulations
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently issued a proposed…
OCR Releases FAQs About Uses and Disclosures for Care Coordination and Continuity of Care
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released two new Frequently Asked Questions…
Privacy Advisory Services
Compliance and Privacy Departments are tasked with the overwhelming responsibility of monitoring and ensuring compliance with several federal and state requirements, including HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR and FERPA to name a few. To assist health care organizations with meeting the regulatory requirements, Strategic Management provides on-going comprehensive HIPAA Advisory Services. Our highly knowledgeable and certified health care compliance and health care privacy consultants work directly with health care organizations to understand and manage their unique HIPAA responsibilities.
Investigations & Remediations
Strategic Management is a leading expert in conducting privacy and security related investigations for health care organizations. Our expert investigators perform objective, professional and in-depth investigations and further assist with developing and implementing actions to remediate non-compliant areas.
Privacy & Security Program Evaluation
Strategic Management’s experience and understanding of health care privacy and security, including HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR and FERPA, concentrates on incorporating the regulatory compliance requirements into an existing organizational strategy and compliance infrastructure. Strategic Management’s team of consultants are certified health care privacy and security professionals that work directly with health care organizations to evaluate their privacy and security programs.
Privacy Program Design and Implementation for Healthcare
Strategic Management designs and implements HIPAA Privacy Programs that address the unique needs of organizations, while meeting the standards and expectations set forth by OCR and the HIPAA Privacy Rule. We have the expertise to successfully implement an effective HIPAA Privacy Program in all types of healthcare organizations, ranging from physician practices, SNFs, home health and hospice, managed care organizations, academic medical centers, hospitals and health systems.