What is HIPAA Compliance? Laws, Rules, Regulations
HIPAA compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information (PHI) as mandated by the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. This involves robust data handling and security measures, including secure storage and disposal, protection against data breaches, and disaster recovery planning, with dedicated personnel and IT providers ensuring that all privacy and security standards are met to protect sensitive patient data and maintain trust.