HIPAA 2015 - Wrath of the Audits

Explore the critical landscape of HIPAA compliance in this 48-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2015. Delve into the alarming statistics of protected health information breaches and the surge in federal enforcement efforts. Learn about the impending random audits for covered entities and discover a practical approach to achieving compliance. Gain insights on uniting IT and Legal departments to strengthen your organization's HIPAA strategy. Master the essentials of proper documentation and conducting fundamental security risk assessments to safeguard against potential audits and protect sensitive health information.