Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a U.S. law designed to protect patients' medical information privacy and security. Compliance with HIPAA means that healthcare providers, insurers, and their business associates must safeguard personal health information (PHI) and ensure it is not disclosed without consent. This includes implementing strict security measures, training staff on privacy protocols, and allowing patients access to their own health records. HIPAA aims to maintain confidentiality while allowing patients to change jobs or insurance without losing their health information's protection.