What is HIPAA Compliance? A Detailed Guide with a Comprehensive Actionable Checklist

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), passed in 1996, is a pivotal U.S. law designed to ensure the privacy and security of patients’ health information while promoting the efficiency and standardization of healthcare delivery. Its overarching purpose is to protect patients’ protected health information (PHI) while balancing the need for healthcare providers to […]