Introduction to HIPAA Compliance
When private medical records are breached, healthcare service providers suffer damage to their brand and reputation, severe financial repercussions, and loss of trust from their patients.The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects the privacy and security of personal health information (PHI). Any healthcare organization that stores, processes, or transmits PHI must be compliant with HIPAA requirements, including any business associates that perform functions or provide services on their behalf. This compliance guide will provide readers with an overview of the requirements, as well as suggested steps in achieving HIPAA compliance.