What HIPAA Protects

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What HIPAA Protects

The HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule define:
  • How PHI and ePHI are used
  • To whom PHI and ePHI are disclosed
  • How and where PHI and ePHI are maintained
The HIPAA HITECH Act and Omnibus Rule outline...
  • How patient rights are enforced
  • How business associates are liable for compliance
  • How breaches of PHI and ePHI confidentiality are addressed