HIP is very complex. So are the privacy and security initiatives that must occur to reach and maintain HIP compliance. Organizations need a quick, concise reference in order to meet HIP requirements and maintain ongoing compliance. The Practical Guide to HIP Privacy and Security Compliance is a one-stop resource for real-world HIP privacy and security advice that you can immediately apply to your organization's unique situation. This how-to reference explains what HIP is about, what it requires, and what you can do to achieve and maintain compliance. It describes the HIP Privacy and Security Rules and compliance tasks in easy-to-understand language, focusing not on technical jargon, but on what you need to do to meet requirements.IT managers, CIOs, consultants, security professionals, office managers, physicians and anyone else preparing an organization for HIP will receive expert guidance on requirements and other commonly-discussed topics. Everyone will be affected by HIP; this book enables you to determine how HIP will impact you regardless of whether your business or organization is a HIP Covered Entity.