THE HITECH ACT: ARE YOU READY?
The health care industry is always changing and right now it is changing quickly. Some of the most urgent changes facing Health Information Management today are a result of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. While the legislation has been evolving for some time, implementation is now happening throughout the United States. If you haven’t already addressed the implications of the HITECH Act, it’s time to take action now.
NEW HIPAA REQUIREMENTS
The HITECH provisions of the Economic Stimulus Act significantly expand HIPAA regulations to include mandatory data breach notifications, heightened enforcement, expanded patient rights, and increased penalties. As a result, health care providers need new and enhanced processes to ensure compliance. Falling behind on the new requirements for HIPAA compliance can be expensive.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ARRA, HITECH AND HIPAA
Download this PDF to answer your questions about HITECH incentive options, meaningful use, bonus payments, privacy and security changes, enforcement changes, and changes you need to make in your practice.
UNDERSTAND AND NAVIGATE THE HITECH ACT WITH BACTES AS YOUR PARTNER
Learning about and meeting the latest requirements of the HITECH Act is a stress-inducing burden. BACTES relieves that burden, allowing you to focus on patient care.
BACTES IS YOUR PARTNER IN NAVIGATING THE HITECH ACT AND MITIGATING YOUR RISK.
• Protect your organization from costly violations.
• Achieve ongoing compliance with the highest levels of security and quality.
• Facilitate newly expanded HIPAA requirements for patient rights.
• Guard against broad new enforcement powers granted to States.
• Avoid having to notify both the media and federal government of data breaches.
• Prepare for the future with an extensive audit trail.
• Rely on a partner to guide you through the process of implementation.
• Depend on a company that has demonstrated expertise with EHR systems.
• Trust in our advanced technology for compliance, with security processes
and procedures well above minimum requirements.
• Reap the benefits of electronic records vs. paper records.
• Work with a team of dedicated professionals, committed to your success.
Download our HITECH Act Compliance Assistance brochure here.
Contact the BACTES location nearest you to learn more and see how we can help.