Purpose: Protects the privacy of individuals' medical records and other personal health information (PHI).
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Purpose: Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI).
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Purpose: Requires covered entities and business associates to provide notification following a breach of unsecured PHI.
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Purpose: Establishes procedures for investigating HIPAA violations and imposing penalties.
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Purpose: Standardizes the electronic transmission of healthcare information between healthcare providers and insurers.
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Purpose: Establishes standard identifiers for healthcare providers, employers, and health plans.
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Covered Entities: Health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers that transmit health information electronically.
Business Associates: Entities that perform activities involving the use or disclosure of PHI on behalf of a covered entity.
HIPAA compliance is mandatory for all healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates handling PHI or ePHI.
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