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!

Encrypt Data for Information Security

First, business owners need...

Today's Sponsors

Venturous
Got healthcare questions? Just ask Transcarent

Today's Sponsor

Venturous

 
Topics: Cybersecurity, Govt Agencies, Health IT, HIPAA, Provider, Technology
Selling a practice: How to remain HIPAA compliant during a sale
Why are only physicians prosecuted under HIPAA? [PODCAST]
HIPAA Enforcement Marches On (?)
New privacy screen protectors launched to help practices stay HIPAA compliant
Home-Based Care Providers Vulnerable to HIPAA Compliance Issues

Share This Article