Hospital & Healthcare Management October 8, 2021

Healthcare is a business that deals with highly sensitive information. Therefore, business owners need to be aware of HIPAA violations and how they can prevent them.

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996). It is a federal law that protects individuals’ medical data on privacy grounds. The act requires organizations that handle protected health information (PHI) to follow specific safeguards to ensure its integrity and confidentiality.

So how can business owners work to prevent HIPAA violations?

One way to do this is by following our business security guide below. We’ll discuss how you can make sure your business doesn’t fall victim to HIPAA violations. Read on to learn!

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