title: An integrated business approach to process improvement and HIPAA compliance.
abstract: The authors present a proven approach to identify entity-specific changes needed for improvement and for HIPAA compliance. MAPP, a Management Action Planning Process, unlike surveys or checklists, identifies projects that enable compliance and achieve long-term enterprise process improvement.
authors.affiliation: MalvernGroup Incorporated, Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Paul R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Vegoda
authors.forename: Carl N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Abramson
mesh_terms: D016494:Computer Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D007256:Information Systems / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008330:Management Audit / Q000379:methods*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States