HIPAA Compliance

Safeguards PHI with HIPAA

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and is a series of regulatory laws – outlining the lawful use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). The main intent of HIPAA policies was to enhance the operations of healthcare industry by reducing costs, simplifying administrative processes, and maintaining the privacy and security of patient health information.

Who needs to comply with HIPAA?

Any person or organization dealing in the USA healthcare or related industry, or has access to protected health information (PHI) needs to comply with HIPAA.

HIPAA Compliance Assessment, Consulting & Implementation

HIPAA compliance ensures the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) that an organization handles. PHI includes any information related to an individual’s health. To comply with HIPAA, organizations must identify the specific regulations they need to follow, which fall under two distinct categories.

HIPAA Privacy

The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects the confidentiality of individuals' medical records and personal health information (PHI) by setting national standards for healthcare providers, health plans, and their associates.

HIPAA Security

The HIPAA Security Rule mandates safeguards for electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), including access controls, data encryption, risk assessments, and secure data transmission.