Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is HIPAA?
A federal law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a national standard that seeks to shield medical information. HIPAA seeks to protect sensitive patient health information, preventing its disclosure without patient’s consent or awareness. The HIPAA act was formulated to uphold the security of the individual data – while enabling the exchange of essential health information to deliver high-quality care and safeguard public health.
HIPAA compliance
As healthcare providers and other organizations handling protected health info (PHI) transition to computerized operations, HIPAA compliance is now more critical than ever. Increasing cyber-attacks and data breaches have also propelled the law into greater prominence over the last few years. Organizations handling protected health information (PHI) must establish and adhere to physical, network, and procedural security measures to guarantee compliance with HIPAA.
Who does HIPAA apply to?
Healthcare providers
Health plans
Healthcare clearing houses
Business associates
Claims processing, data analysis, utilization review, billing
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