More than a legal requirement for those working in or collaborating with the healthcare sector, compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is your business’s commitment to protecting patient trust. Read our comprehensive article to discover who needs to comply with HIPAA, what’s at stake, and how to keep your company safe from costly violations.

If your company is in the healthcare industry or provides medical services, you are required to comply with HIPAA regulations. In this article, we’ll talk about what HIPAA is, and what being HIPAA-compliant means to your business.
What is HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that establishes national standards to safeguard sensitive patient health information from being released without permission.