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I’ve met with these guys in the past and they seem to have their heads screwed on right… (i.e., understand AD, directory services, MIIS, etc)

 

http://www.sla.com/html/hipaa.htm

 


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Kingslan
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 8:07 PM
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Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT HIPAA Security Risk Analysis

 

"Failure to meet these rules results in hefty fines and potential jail time if memory serves me correctly."

 

Yes, on both counts.  AND - it means on each instance, and each violator.  The Feds aren't playing when it comes to the protection of patient data.

 

Now, if we could only get them as serious on other matters.....  But, I digress.

 

Sadly, no - I don't know of any consultants in the area, Justin.  You might check with other Health groups or associations in your area.  Someone is bound to be in the same situation.

 

Rick Kingslan  MCSE, MCSA, MCT, CISSP
Microsoft MVP:
Windows Server / Directory Services
Windows Server / Rights Management
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
WebLog - www.msmvps.com/willhack4food
 

 


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Salandra, Justin A.
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 8:53 AM
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Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT HIPAA Security Risk Analysis

Our buy in is HIPAA.  This process is mandatory from the federal government in order to move toward compliancy of the HIPAA Rule.  Failure to meet these rules results in hefty fines and potential jail time if memory serves me correctly.

 

I guess since no one in the organization has the expertise to conduct a RA, a consultant will have to come in to guide us.  Do you know of any that are not extremely expensive in the Greater New York Area?

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Rick Kingslan
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 11:11 AM
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Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT HIPAA Security Risk Analysis

 

Not everything is best done with software.  The only software that I know of (name escapes me at the moment - I'll get it and report back) is more of a data collection tool to help you format the data - it doesn't help collect it, per se.  You still have to know HOW to do an RA.  It still is going to require the classification of data types, assigning likelihood of loss, cost of loss, etc.  Nothing I know of is going to make that easier than experience.

 

First, and foremost - do you have buy-in for this process to the highest levels of management, and financial backing to get it done?  And, dedicated staff toman the project?  Without these, it's not going to succeed.

 

Rick Kingslan  MCSE, MCSA, MCT, CISSP
Microsoft MVP:
Windows Server / Directory Services
Windows Server / Rights Management
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
WebLog - www.msmvps.com/willhack4food
 

 


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Salandra, Justin A.
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 5:26 PM
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Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT HIPAA Security Risk Analysis

Can you point me to a software package that can conduct this analysis or do you have something that you could send over that would help us developing a methodology inhouse?

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Kingslan
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:18 AM
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Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT HIPAA Security Risk Analysis

Same Risk Analysis that would be used for Sorb-Ox, GLB - really, it doesn't matter.  It's a methodology of determining who owns the data (you're either a data custodian (you properly have data from someone else) you are the data owner (well, you own the data) or a thief (you don't own the data)) and seeing that the data owner understands the classification of the data (Private, sensitive, confidential, etc.) and that it is classified properly.

 

Once it's classified, then you must have procedures and processes to go with the classifications that match with HIPAA - this will determine how the Data Custodian must deal with the data.  The Data Custodia cannot classify your data - it's not his.

 

Once the classification of the data is done, the Risk Analysis pretty much falls into place with the same quantitative and qualitative methods as any other type of RA.  Be sure to consider what methods of transmission, what the likelihood of the data being compromised while it's in your possession, out of your possession, and how can you transfer the risk.  Remember, there are lots of ways to transfer the risk, number one being Insurance, number two out-sourcing.

 

Hope that gives you a start.

 

Rick Kingslan  MCSE, MCSA, MCT, CISSP
Microsoft MVP:
Windows Server / Directory Services
Windows Server / Rights Management
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
WebLog - www.msmvps.com/willhack4food
 

 


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Salandra, Justin A.
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 9:10 PM
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Subject: [ActiveDir] OT HIPAA Security Risk Analysis

Does anyone here in the Healthcare field?  If you are, what Risk Analysis methodology are you using to move forward with the HIPAA Security Rule?

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