Metropolitan Assessment and Renewal (MARC) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations. This HIPAA Compliance Policy outlines our commitment to maintaining PHI's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
1. Privacy Rule Compliance
MARC ensures compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule by:
2. Security Rule Compliance
MARC ensures compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule by:
3. Breach Notification
MARC complies with HIPAA breach notification requirements by:
4. Business Associate Agreements
MARC enters into business associate agreements (BAAs) with vendors and contractors who may have access to PHI. These agreements outline the business associate's responsibilities to safeguard PHI and comply with HIPAA requirements.
5. Training and Awareness
MARC provides regular training and education to its workforce members regarding HIPAA compliance, which includes training on privacy and security policies and procedures, handling PHI appropriately, recognizing and reporting potential breaches, and understanding individual rights under HIPAA.
6. Enforcement
MARC enforces compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures through disciplinary action for workforce members who violate HIPAA requirements. This may include retraining, suspension, or termination, depending on the severity of the violation.
7. Documentation and Record Retention
MARC maintains documentation of its HIPAA compliance efforts, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, training records, breach notifications, and business associate agreements. Records are retained for the required timeframes specified by HIPAA regulations.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about HIPAA compliance at MARC, please contact:
Metropolitan Assessment and Renewal Centers (MARC), LLC
3326 Georgia Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20010
Ph: (202) 722-0122
Email: contact@marc-llc.net
Last Updated: March 2024
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