HIPAA requires Medical Practices and certain other healthcare providers to have in place certain policies and procedures in order to allow providers to (1) maintain compliance with the law; (2) assure periodic assessments of areas of risk; and (3) respond appropriately when a breach is suspected or detected.  Failure to have these required policies and procedures in place drastically increases fines and penalties in the event of a regulatory audit or, worse, a reportable breach. Download this free HIPAA Policy Checklist and see where your business stands.