Performing a risk analysis is a critical part of complying with the HIPAA Security Rule. This panel will share their experiences conducting risk analysis and how they are moving forward with their HIPAA security effort. The speakers will share how they approached their HIPAA risk analysis, the methodologie they used, how they documented and are using the results to comply.

CMS officials will provide an update regarding the HIPAA Security Rule and share important insights into how Covered Entities must comply. CMS officials will share their insights regarding important questions related to audit trails, intrusion detection, contingency planning, security incident reporting and more. In addition, you will hear about the Medicare Program's security compliance initiative. Finally, the Office for Civil Rights will discuss privacy complaints and violations related to safeguards.