Job postings that mentioned Certification in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS), for example, increased more than 1,400 percent from 2012 to 2014 - a margin that then doubled from 2014 to 2016. Corresponding numbers for job postings that mentioned the Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP) credential saw very similar spikes. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations require that all healthcare organizations employ a privacy or security officer - a role HIM professionals often fill. In fact, HIM pros have become crucial to healthcare cybersecurity at large. Staying up to date on all things related to EHR privacy and security means professionals must be well-versed in the policies and procedures required for HIPAA compliance.
This not only means making sure all privacy laws and requirements are met, but it can also mean writing up new procedures for the organization and facilitating the training of staff as needed.
Information security is now an essential part of any healthcare organization’s culture.
