HIPAA
HIPAA is a United States federal law designed to protect individuals' health information privacy, security, and integrity. It applies to all covered entities, including healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, but also to those business associates handling protected health information. HIPAA sets the national standards for safeguarding sensitive health data in appropriate use and disclosure and protection, while at the same time assuring that it moves freely wherever necessary for high-quality health delivery.
Mainly, HIPAA compliance is governed by three major rules: the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the Breach Notification Rule. The Privacy Rule specifies how PHI may be used and disclosed while affording rights to patients regarding their health information. The Security Rule requires organizations to implement a set of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for the protection of ePHI. It mandates timely notification of affected individuals and regulators in case of a breach. Altogether, these requirements enhance accountability, risk management, and trust in healthcare information systems by allowing an organization to minimize its legal, financial, and reputational risks.
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