Week 6 discussion
Discussion Prompt 1
The following websites include toolkits for completing a
risk assessment:
http://www.himss.org/ASP/topics_pstoolkitsDirectory.asp?faid=569&tid=4
https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-information-security-and-privacy-collaboration-toolkit
Review the risk assessment guides available at these sites
and then answer the following question:
Because HIPAA requires that a covered entity appoint a
security officer, what is the role of the health professional or informatics
specialist in working with the security officer to complete a risk assessment?
In your discussion, consider who has access to the information required to
complete the assessment and how the information should be collected.
Discussion Prompt 2
List and describe the federal agencies and committees that
are responsible for facilitating electronic exchange of health information in
the United States. What are the current time periods for the meaningful use
program under Medicare and Medicaid, respectively? How do providers avoid
payment penalties for failing to satisfy meaningful use requirements?
