In today's health care industry, good cyber hygiene and preparedness can save an organization's business should it fall victim to a cyberattack or experience a major breach incident. Threats and various attacks are multiplying by the day. To stay ahead of the risk that exists in this evolving environment, health care organizations must prioritize preparedness and invest in their privacy and security compliance programs. HIPAA: A Guide to Health Care Privacy and Security Law helps organizations prepare today for tomorrow's threats. Readers will gain a better understanding of topics including: The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules Permitted uses and disclosures of PHI Breach obligations and response Preparing for an OCR investigation Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of the regulations, as well as practical compliance strategies. It contains sample HHS/OCR data request sheets, incident response forms, sample template business associate agreements, and a breach assessment form. In addition, this definitive resource keeps you abreast of the latest developments and issues, including: Court cases and FTC enforcement actions involving privacy and security issues New OCR Enforcement table with summary of cases and outcomes Practical tips and strategies for breach preparedness and response Discussion of National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics May 2017 report on HIPAA implementation.