This is the perfect tutorial for the newly appointed Privacy Officer of a HIPAA regulated entity. Provides an overview of all the "gotchas" that may impact a mid-sized business associate. Helps novice HIPAA practitioners zero in on key privacy compliance risk areas, subject to audit. This will strengthen the position of an organization is preparing of an audit by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Increasing fines and audits by the HHS Office of Civil Rights are creating more awareness to the demonstration of compliance. This book will help prepare the novice pracitioner develop a realistic compliance program that will reduce the legal liability of the organization. Also a great study guide resource for those candidates studying for the HCISPP exam. Author: Dave Sweigert, M.Sci., CISA, CISSP, HCISPP, PMP, Sec+