HIPAA Compliance

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Scenario

Company: MedTrust Health Systems

Industry: Healthcare and Health Information Management

MedTrust Health Systems manages patient data across multiple clinics and a cloud-based patient portal. With the rise in telehealth and digital recordkeeping, the organization must comply with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI).

Purpose

To ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI through the implementation of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards as mandated by HIPAA.

Management Information

Responsible Role

HIPAA Security and Privacy Officer

Review Frequency

Every 6 months

Date Written

January 2025

Enforcement

Penalties range from $100 to $50,000 per violation