Read the following:

HITRUST. (2016, February). 

https://hitrustalliance.net/documents/cybersecurity/HITRUST_Healthcare_Sector_Cybersecurity_Framework_Implementation_Guide.pdf

U. S. Government Accountability Office.
https://www.gao.gov/assets/680/679260.pdf

Now, respond to the following questions:

– According to the Health Sector Framework Implementation Guide, what are the key elements of a cybersecurity program? Discuss some of the key steps to implementation. (Refer to Appendix G on p. 93 of Healthcare sector cybersecurity framework implementation guide, 2016 if necessary.)

– Review the documents on HIPAA and the appendix of the Health Sector Guide. What is HIPAA and what are some of the challenges related to implementation? (Refer to the GAO report if needed.) Offer recommendations to strengthen the implementation of policy.