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# HIPAA and Third-Party Risk Management: A Practical Guide For Healthcare Organizations

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HIPAA and Third-Party Risk Management: A Practical Guide For Healthcare Organizations

Discover how healthcare organizations can navigate the complexities of HIPAA compliance while managing third-party risks and protecting sensitive patient data.

**What you’ll learn in this eBook**:

* **The rising threat landscape in healthcare**: Understand the increasing cyber risks facing healthcare organizations, including the vulnerability created by legacy systems and extensive vendor networks.
* **HIPAA and its impact on third-party relationships**: Learn about the importance of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and how HIPAA mandates covered entities and business associates to protect PHI and ensure compliance through proper safeguards.
* **Managing third-party risk effectively under HIPAA**: Explore the key elements of third-party risk management, including vendor risk assessments, BAAs, incident response, and continuous monitoring.
* **Shared liability between covered entities and business associates:** Discover the shared responsibilities for breaches under HIPAA and how proactive vendor risk management can help mitigate these risks.
* **How UpGuard supports HIPAA compliance**: Learn how UpGuard’s comprehensive solutions, such as 360-degree risk assessments and continuous monitoring, empower healthcare organizations to safeguard PHI and reduce vendor-related risks.

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