HIPAA Toolkit

REVIEW & RECOMMENDATION
The ADA Board is committed to helping identify solutions to problems that divert the practitioner's attention and resources from patient care. To this end, ADA has undergone a rigorous review of available working solutions to identify HIPAA-related products, services, and vendors that assist Audiology practices in complying with challenging new privacy and security rules required by HIPAA legislation. The ADA Board sought solutions that met the following criteria:

• User friendly; oriented toward audiology
• Free “live” technical/interpretive support
• Fast Implementation (<20 hrs)
• Comprehensive Scope
• Cost-effective
• Excellent References Available
• Product Updates included

At the conclusion of the Board's review, ADA identified only one product that met the above criteria: The HIPAA Compliance Toolkit from Healthcare Analytics.

ORDERING INFORMATION
ADA has negotiated a special member discount rate of $235 for this product. Identify yourself as an ADA member when ordering.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
To open and use all materials in the Toolkit, your computer must have the following software installed:

• Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP
• Microsoft Word 97 or later
• Microsoft PowerPoint 97 or later
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

FEATURES:

• Interactive CD-ROM and Hard copy manual
• 13 Step “Road Map” for identifying and resolving HIPAA gap
• Privacy and Security Edition
• Comprehensive list of template forms
• Extensive HIPAA marketing section
• Privacy Officer Training section
• Free one hour consultation and updates
• Customized for audiologists

TEMPLATES INCLUDE:

• Notice of Privacy Practices Marketing Policy
• Business Associate Agreement Accounting of Disclosure Policy
• Chain of Trust Agreement Employee Termination Checklist
• Individual Authorization Form Minimum Necessary Data Policy
• Individual Access Policy Employee Sanctions Policy
• Designation of Personal Representative Form
• Request for Amendment Form
• Staff Confidentiality Policy Request for Disclosure Accounting Form

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DISCLAIMER: The foregoing information is provided as a resource for our members. It is not intended and should not be construed as an endorsement of any of the vendors or their products or services; as such, ADA makes no warranty whatsoever, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose regarding any of the products listed above and makes no recommendation as to the accuracy or suitability of the information for your particular situation. ADA members are encouraged to seek legal counsel to ensure compliance and are responsible for their own knowledge of both federal and state policies as it pertains to HIPAA. Neither ADA, nor any of its officers, directors, agents, employees, committee members or other representatives shall have any liability for any claim, whether founded or unfounded, of any kind whatsoever, including, but not limited to, any claim for costs and legal fees, arising from the use of these opinions.