AIS Launches HIPAA Compliance Center - a Web-Based Service that Helps Organizations Safeguard Patient Privacy and Data

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 4, 2008 -- Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS), publisher of Report on Patient Privacy is pleased to announce the launch of AIS's HIPAA Compliance Center, the industry's most exhaustive HIPAA privacy and security Web site. For more information, go to http://www.aishealth.com/Products/HIPAA.html.

AIS's HIPAA Compliance Center is a highly practical Web- and print-based service that will help your organization safeguard patient privacy and data security ... and reduce the chances of fines and penalties, private lawsuits and public relations nightmares, which many HIPAA covered entities are encountering.

This comprehensive Web site features:

-- 30 detailed narrative sections written by experts on every HIPAA compliance topic from A to Z, access to hundreds of sample forms, policies, procedures, decision trees and other practical tools you can adapt to your privacy and security compliance programs ... and it's updated regularly.

-- Links to all of the government documents required for compliance with privacy and security regulations and other related federal requirements.

-- Searchable archives of the monthly newsletter Report on Patient Privacy. Each 12-page issue provides news and analysis of the most pressing HIPAA compliance concerns facing hospitals, medical groups, insurers and other health care organizations. Subscribers to AISHIPPA.com also receive a print copy of each newsletter issue.

HIPAA compliance is a permanent thing -- not a one-time chore that had to be completed in April 2003 -- and AIS's HIPAA Compliance Center will keep you up-to-date on the latest news, government requirements and best practices in the industry. Review the user-friendly format for this valuable HIPAA compliance portal at http://www.AISHIPAA.com.

About the Authors:

Report on Patient Privacy is written by an editorial team that includes Editor Eve Collins, Executive Editor James Gutman and Contributing Editor Neal Learner. The 30 narrative sections on AISHIPAA.com were written by attorneys, consultants and other experts in HIPAA compliance.

About AIS:

AIS develops highly targeted news, data and strategies for managers in hospitals, health plans, medical group practices, pharmaceutical companies and other health care organizations. Learn more at AISHealth.com.

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