One of the most important challenges for a health data organization is ensuring that its policies and procedures remain compliant with the dynamic landscape of federal and state privacy and security statutes, regulations, and industry standards.
HMA brings applicable experience and expertise to assist state agencies, non-profit organizations, and other entities that are responsible for all-payer claims databases, hospital discharge databases, and other datasets containing confidential and sensitive health data with:
Reviewing existing policies and procedures to identify gaps and needed updates to ensure compliance with regulations and adherence to best practices and industry standards.
Recommending revisions based on the assessment review and helping prioritize changes based on risk analysis.
Updating policies and procedures based on the approved recommendations.
Developing a training program for staff regarding the updated privacy and security policies and procedures via in person training, virtual training, and/or creating training videos.
HMA’s privacy and security assessment and support services capabilities include the following qualifications and expertise:
Holding leadership roles at state health data organizations and on the National Association of Health Data Organizations Board
Coordinating health information technology (HIT) for state Medicaid agencies
Leading state value-based purchasing agencies
Founding HIT strategic consulting firms
Experience with the National Association of County and City Health Officials
Project management and strategic planning support for multiple state agencies and data organizations
Privacy and security legal expertise
In addition, HMA offers the knowledge and experience of more than 700 consultants to supplement our privacy and security expertise with local healthcare knowledge and support to comprehensively address an organization’s needs.
Contact our experts:
Melissa Mannon
Associate Principal
Craig Schneider
Principal
