List four key areas a compliance officer might look at when performing a HIPAA walkthrough in the medical office


During a HIPAA walkthrough, a compliance officer might look at how the following are handled:
1. Privacy practices
2. Protected health information
3. Medication
4. Patient diagnoses

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