HIPAA (155 Procedures)

"HIPAA embodies the ethical imperative to protect patient privacy, fostering trust and integrity in healthcare while safeguarding individuals from discrimination and unauthorized disclosure."

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 with the compassionate goal of protecting sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge. Recognizing the increasing digitization of health records and the potential risks to patient privacy, HIPAA established national standards for the security of electronic protected health information (ePHI). This landmark legislation aimed to strike a balance between allowing the flow of health information needed to provide high-quality health care and ensuring the privacy and security of individuals' personal health data.

HIPAA's creation was driven by the need to modernize the flow of healthcare information, address limitations on healthcare insurance coverage, and combat fraud and abuse in health insurance and healthcare delivery. The Act introduced the concept of covered entities - healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses - and later, their business associates, all of whom must comply with HIPAA regulations. By setting clear standards and imposing penalties for non-compliance, HIPAA sought to create a culture of privacy and security in the healthcare sector.

Japh On Tech maintains an exhaustive set of details, specifics, how-tos, and playbooks regarding HIPAA. JoT builds on the rich knowledge of the framework, approaching it from an education and implementation set of views. And the HIPAA JoT Library is available for members and subscribers of Japh On Tech.