HIPAA Risk Management Implementation Policy Template

This HIPAA Risk Management Implementation Policy Template serves as a solid foundation for businesses seeking to protect confidential healthcare information and maintain compliance with Sec. 164.306(a). The template ensures the business is using security measures sufficient to reduce risks and vulnerabilities to an appropriate level.  The template includes a comprehensive set of best-practice policy standards for HIPAA compliance, based on industry standards. It covers ePHI management activities such as risk assessment methodology, incident response procedures, data encryption requirements and contingency planning instructions. The checklist also assists with assessing whether internal departments are following regulatory guidelines related to safeguarding health information in electronic form. SAMPLE TEXT: ENTITY NAME has adopted this Risk Management Policy in order to recognize the requirement to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), as amende