What is Healthcare Compliance?
Definition
Adherence to healthcare-specific regulations including HIPAA, HITECH, and state privacy laws. Healthcare compliance requires protecting patient health information (PHI), implementing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, conducting risk assessments, training staff, and executing business associate agreements. Non-compliance results in substantial fines and corrective action plans. Healthcare organizations must ensure vendors handling PHI maintain HIPAA compliance and provide required documentation.
Why This Matters
Healthcare organizations face substantial HIPAA penalties for privacy violations. HIPAA compliance requires protecting patient health information through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Organizations must ensure vendors handling PHI maintain HIPAA compliance, execute business associate agreements, and provide required documentation. Healthcare compliance is non-negotiable and vendor non-compliance creates organizational liability.
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HIPAA
Security & Compliance
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - US law protecting patient health information privacy requiring encryption, access controls, audit logs, and breach notification.
Privacy Compliance
Security & Compliance
Adherence to privacy laws and regulations governing collection, storage, processing, and sharing of personal data.
Regulatory Compliance
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Adherence to laws, regulations, and industry requirements governing data protection, privacy, and operations.
Security Compliance
Security & Compliance
Adherence to security standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements to protect data and systems.
Compliance Certifications
Security & Compliance
Official attestations proving adherence to security and regulatory standards including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, or industry-specific certifications.
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