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Outsourcing Security On Patient Privacy Can Be Helpful -- If You Know These 5 Essential Truths

Published on Fri Feb 26, 2010

Learn these facts before you nail down your HIPAA plan with a consultant. You may be relieved to find a consultant who is willing to take over the sometimes overwhelming task of helping you protect the privacy of your medical records -- but keep in mind that not all outsourced privacy protection companies are the same. The Federal Trade Commission recently settled with LifeLock Inc., a company that offered identity protection services. "According to the lawsuit, LifeLock claimed its service would protect consumers against all forms of identity theft, when, in fact, LifeLock offered only limited protection against only some forms of ID theft," the FTC's statement noted regarding its $11 million settlement with LifeLock. Consider these tips before you outsource any of your privacy needs: 1. The government does allow HIPAA consultants. Home care providers that are gun-shy about asking for HIPAA help should know that there are no laws [...]
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