4 Important Elements of the 2019 HIPAA Compliance Checklist — HealthTech

For healthcare organization IT teams tasked with keeping personal health information secure, there’s perhaps nothing more pressing than remaining compliant with security and privacy regulations. Chief among these are, of course, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the accompanying Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.

As healthcare organizations become targets for hackers and breaches become more common, putting patients’ PHI at risk of exposure, it’s paramount that organizations adhere to guidance that aims to protect health data — not to mention that lack of compliance can result in significant fines for providers.

Still, as digital health technology grows and medical devices become more connected, PHI and access to it may be scattered among devices and more vulnerable than ever.

So, what should IT teams be on the lookout for as they approach HIPAA compliance in the modern age? We break down the rules and nuances around keeping PHI secure and compliant.