Kevin Nielsen
About Kevin Nielsen
Kevin Nielsen is a Privacy Compliance Specialist with a background in Communications and Journalism. He has experience in various roles related to quality control and compliance, currently working at EmblemHealth since 2019.
Work at EmblemHealth
Kevin Nielsen has been employed at EmblemHealth as a Privacy Compliance Specialist since 2019. In this role, he prepares quarterly and ad hoc privacy reports for the Corporate Compliance Committee and the Privacy & Security Subcommittee. He facilitates HIPAA initiatives across the organization, collaborating with the Lead Compliance Specialist and Compliance Director. His responsibilities include developing compliance review tools, conducting privacy reviews, and performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for enhancements related to the Compliance Privacy Application. He ensures accurate documentation and manages the workflow, storage, and retrieval of information pertaining to HIPAA, HITECH, and other state and federal privacy compliance matters.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Nielsen studied at Middlesex County College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Communications from 2007 to 2009. He furthered his education at Rutgers University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in communication and media, which supports his current role in privacy compliance.
Background
Before joining EmblemHealth, Kevin Nielsen worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in compliance and media operations. He served as a Quality Control professional at Event Solutions International from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he gained experience as a Broadcasting Intern at Nassau Broadcasting in 2008 and as a Media Operations Intern at NBCUniversal, Inc. in 2011. He also worked as a Compliance Investigator at Centers Plan for Healthy Living for a brief period in 2018.
Achievements
In his current position, Kevin Nielsen has developed compliance review tools and conducted privacy reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. He plays a key role in facilitating HIPAA initiatives and is responsible for the documentation and management of information related to various compliance matters. His work supports the organization's commitment to maintaining high standards of privacy and security.