What is HIPAA compliance?

HIPAA compliance requires that healthcare providers protect patients’ privacy and personal information. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which is a federal regulatory standard that was enacted in 1996.

HIPAA laws are regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

See Also:

1. What is HIPAA?
2. What is the HIPAA Security Rule?
3. Controls for Maintaining HIPAA Safeguards