Roger Shindell is CEO of Carosh Compliance Solutions. Shindell currently Chair of HIMSS Privacy and Security Committee’s Risk Assessment Work Group and serves as a Council Member of AHIMA’s Privacy and Security Practice Council. He has more than 30 years of multidisciplinary experience and has served as an advisor and principal in healthcare, technology, and service companies.

Understanding HIPAA Compliance Certification

Understanding HIPAA Compliance Certification

In the healthcare industry, adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is crucial for protecting patient health information. It’s essential to understand that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) does not officially recognize a HIPAA compliance certification.