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HIPAA
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA is a U.S. federal law mandating national standards for protecting individually identifiable health information, known as protected health information (PHI). It includes the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule, targeting healthcare providers, insurers, and their business partners.
Detailed Overview
Privacy Rule
Regulates use, disclosure, and individual rights over PHI.
Security Rule
Establishes technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect electronic PHI (ePHI).
Breach Notification
Requires prompt notification of breaches affecting PHI.
Enforcement
Imposes penalties for violations ranging from fines to criminal charges.
Benefits of HIPAA
Minimizes risk of costly data breach incidents and associated fines.
Enhances patient and client trust through transparent privacy practices.
Streamlines workforce awareness on data protection responsibilities.
Provides a clear framework for incident management and reporting.
Why Enterprises Need HIPAA
Any organization handling health data in the U.S. healthcare ecosystem or related industries must comply with HIPAA or face severe financial and legal repercussions. Compliance is also essential for reputation and business continuity.
How Vies Consultancy Can Help
Vies performs comprehensive HIPAA risk assessments, develops privacy policies and security plans, trains staff, and prepares organizations for compliance audits. We help build sustainable HIPAA programs adapted to your operational realities.
