Implications of HIPAA Non-Compliance
To protect patient health information (PHI) from access by unauthorized entities, The Health Information
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted.
With the advancement in technology, patient data has
now...
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Implications of HIPAA Non-Compliance
To protect patient health information (PHI) from access by unauthorized entities, The Health Information
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted.
With the advancement in technology, patient data has
now become extensively digitized.
Hence, it has become important to safeguard the privacy of patient health
information.
All medical providers have to adhere to the data protection regulation if they fit the definition of a
covered entity.
"Covered entity" under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, include health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care
providers that transmit health information electronically.
Covered entities under the HIPAA Privacy Rule must
comply with the Rule s requirements for safeguarding the privacy of protected health information.
Hence, HIPAA compliance is a necessity in today’s environment as non-compliance brings risks of fines, prison, &
lawsuits that can impact either individuals or corporate entities.
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