HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law in the United States that sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information. HIPAA’s primary goal is to safeguard the privacy, security, and confidentiality of individuals’ medical and personal health information. It establishes rules and regulations that healthcare providers, health plans, and other entities handling protected health information (PHI) must adhere to.

Analyzing the 2021 Landscape of Protected Health Information Breaches

By Audit Peak|2023-06-27T23:08:41-04:00June 22nd, 2023|HIPAA|

Insights from the HHS Office for Civil Rights Report to Congress In February 2023, the Office of Civil

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By Audit Peak|2023-06-09T16:59:47-04:00June 9th, 2023|HIPAA|

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a regulatory framework designed to safeguard patient health information, setting

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By Audit Peak|2023-05-28T08:44:57-04:00May 18th, 2023|HIPAA|

Understanding the HIPAA Minimum Necessary Rule The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996

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By Audit Peak|2023-06-05T22:16:49-04:00May 15th, 2023|HIPAA|

Insights into Healthcare Audit Navigating the complex world of healthcare regulations can be daunting for both seasoned professionals

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By Audit Peak|2023-05-24T22:31:14-04:00May 12th, 2023|GLBA, HIPAA, SOC 1, SOC 2|

As organizations continue to embrace the power of cloud computing, the need to ensure the security and compliance of

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By Audit Peak|2023-05-24T22:34:26-04:00May 8th, 2023|HIPAA|

Explore How AWS Services Can Help Secure Protected Health Information & Meet Regulatory Standards The Health Insurance Portability

Common Mistakes in a HIPAA Audit and How to Avoid Them

By Audit Peak|2023-05-24T22:18:51-04:00April 25th, 2023|HIPAA|

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a crucial piece of legislation that safeguards patients' sensitive health

Importance of Performing an Inventory of PHI for HIPAA

By Audit Peak|2023-05-24T22:20:19-04:00March 31st, 2023|HIPAA|

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets strict standards for protecting patient information, known as Protected Health

Understanding the HIPAA Privacy Rule

By Audit Peak|2023-05-24T22:21:18-04:00March 15th, 2023|HIPAA|

Understanding the HIPAA Privacy Rule is crucial for healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and their business associates who

Understanding the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

By Audit Peak|2023-05-24T22:22:36-04:00February 22nd, 2023|HIPAA|

Understanding the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule is essential for healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and their business associates