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HIPAA compliance importance

HIPAA compliance importance: Key Requirements, Consequences, and Tips

What is HIPAA? HIPAA compliance importance: It is important to note that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule of 1996 established standards for protecting individuals’ electronic personal health information (PHI). This includes any identifiable health information, such as medical records and histories, medical bills, and lab results, among others. A covered […]
HIPAA Security Rule Checklist for 2024

HIPAA Security Rule Checklist

The HIPAA Security Rule Checklist helps covered entities, business associates, and other organizations subject to HIPAA meet the requirements of the Security Standard for the Protection of Electronic  Health Information (preferably known as the HIPAA Security Act). Compliance with regulatory security standards will reduce the risk of HIPAA violations and data breaches due to human […]