What’s A Dental & Medical HIPAA Privacy Officer? Why Your Office Needs One.

If you’re a small to mid-sized organization, we understand that you’re likely not hiring out a HIPAA Privacy Officer and that the role is probably given to someone who already has a full plate, like the office or practice manager. So, how can you divvy up the work of the HIPAA Privacy Officer so that it’s not a burden to one person? Let’s first talk about what tasks the HIPAA Officer(s) will be responsible for.