HIPAA Survey Finds Most Firms Are Prepared, Though Issues Loom

A new survey has found that most organizations are ready for the April 20 deadline for meeting HIPAA compliance regulations.

Healthcare and related organizations have just over two weeks to meet new rules for protecting patient data or face possible fines, criminal penalties and negative publicity. While many IT professionals involved with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance say they will meet the April 20 deadline, some warn that determining compliance is anything but clear-cut.

Full article on Network World: As a HIPAA deadline approaches, survey finds most are ready, although issues remain.

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