How often should risk assessments be performed to comply with HIPAA standards?
Risk assessments should be conducted regularly to comply with HIPAA standards, ideally annually or as significant changes occur that could affect the security of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). These assessments are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and threats to ePHI, ensuring appropriate safeguards, and maintaining compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. Frequent assessments allow for … Read more