Help From HIPAA Security Manual a Keystroke Away

Pull out your calendar and count the days until April 21. That is the deadline for covered entities (most likely your practice) to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security rule.

If you’re struggling to make the necessary modifications in your practice or know of colleagues who need assistance, consider using an AAFP online resource. The HIPAA Security Rule Manual: A How-To Guide for Your Medical Practice was developed specifically to help small medical practices complete the compliancy task.

The manual costs $50 and includes a step-by-step security risk analysis, model policies, procedures and forms. Download the 138-page security manual in either a PDF or text format. (More about PDFs.) The text format allows the user to customize the model forms. Have your member ID number ready when you order.