1. The document discusses access controls and audit controls in healthcare organizations and their importance for compliance. It notes that authentication, authorization, and auditing are key steps to take.
2. Authentication involves how users are given access to patient data, authorization determines when and how users can access specific patient information. Auditing creates a record of access.
3. The HIPAA security rule's technical safeguard standard supports compliance and requires policies for authentication, which typically involves proving a user's identity before granting PHI access. Digital signatures and other methods can be used.