The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance [Hardcover]

Kevin Beaver (Author), Rebecca Herold (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0849319536 | ISBN-13: 978-0849319532 | Publication Date: November 24, 2003 | Edition: 1

HIPAA is very complex. So are the privacy and security initiatives that must occur to reach and maintain HIPAA compliance. Organizations need a quick, concise reference in order to meet HIPAA requirements and maintain ongoing compliance.

The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance is a one-stop resource for real-world HIPAA privacy and security advice that you can immediately apply to your organization's unique situation. This how-to reference explains what HIPAA is about, what it requires, and what you can do to achieve and maintain compliance. It describes the HIPAA 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 HIPAA will receive expert guidance on requirements and other commonly-discussed topics. Everyone will be affected by HIPAA; this book enables you to determine how HIPAA will impact you regardless of whether your business or organization is a HIPAA Covered Entity.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book's main strength is its abundant and varied content. It thoroughly describes the main provisions of HIPAA's security and privacy requirements using actual language from the legislation interspersed with the authors' commentary. This format…helpfully guides readers through the labyrinthine HIPAA requirements.
Scott Forbes, Microsoft

Rebecca and Kevin have compiled a wealth of knowledge in an easy-to-read, conversational style. This book is packed with useful facts and practical tips that grabs and keeps your attention as though you are listening to the authors in your own living room. The astute reader will keep a pad of paper and a pile of 'sticky notes' handy. You will no doubt come back to this valuable resource over and over again!
Michael J. Corby, CCP, CISSP, President and CEO, M. Corby & Associates, Inc.

This is a very comprehensive view of HIPAA privacy and security compliance which provides a pragmatic, step by step methodology for understanding and complying with the regulation. The practical checklists, the quizzes which
can be used in HIPAA awareness programs, and the pointers to valuable resources are all added benefits.
Micki Krause, CISSP, Chief Information Security Officer, Pacific Life Insurance

Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Auerbach Publications; 1 edition (November 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849319536
• ISBN-13: 978-0849319532
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #376,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Law > Administrative Law > Public

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource everyone involved in HIPAA should have, June 1, 2004

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todd J Fitzgerald CISSP CISA CISM (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance (Hardcover)

Rebecca and Kevin have created an excellent resource for HIPAA Security Practictioners. They provide practical guidance for interpreting the HIPAA security rule, in terms that the non-security professional can understand. Especially of value are the ideas on how to "implement" the security rule, broken down by the relevant HIPAA security standard. I agree with the practical approach that they take within the book, as it is consistent with the HIPAA message that I have also been communicating over the past several years. There are also useful lists of items needed to maintain security compliance after implementation. This is a good book for the novice and experienced privacy/security professional. It is nice to see that someone has compiled this much useful information into one book. Nice job ! This is a must have book if you are a Security of Privacy Officer.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An accurate and relevant study on the HIPAA security rule, January 5, 2004

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"jiorlove" (California, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance (Hardcover)

I found the book to be straightforward and easy to follow. I have been in the security business for many years and I am now finding it necessary to work on projects revolving around HIPAA. This book navigates the jargon in clear and easy to understand text. The examples and plain discussion around each rule clarified many questions that I had problems answering form my other security associates. There is some bad information floating around the industry and this book was accurate and applicable to today's requirements. The time spent reading this book was an excellent use of my resources, not only the HIPAA aspects, but also for the security insight on issues around privacy and information protection. This was just what I needed to complete some of my pending projects and I would highly recommend it to any security manager or consultants who need a deeper understanding of the current HIPAA security rule.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Barry Fergus Jones, CISM CISSP, July 29, 2004

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Barry Fergus Jones (Saint Petersburg, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance (Hardcover)

This is the best single reference that I've seen on the subject. Kevin and Rebecca have assembled a guide that is eminently practical, superbly organized, and tremendously helpful. I reach for it every time I have a question on HIPPA. In fact, it's the only HIPPA reference I've used since I got it.