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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.

How to Maintain HIPAA Compliance During Mergers and Acquisitions

By Audit Peak|2024-08-18T16:30:03-04:00August 18th, 2024|HIPAA|

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a whirlwind of activity, with countless legal, financial, and operational factors to consider.

HIPAA Compliance in the Remote Work Era

By Audit Peak|2024-07-28T00:14:47-04:00July 26th, 2024|HIPAA|

Securing Patient Data Beyond the Office Walls With the rise of remote work and telehealth technologies, ensuring HIPAA

Navigating HIPAA Compliance for Telehealth Services

By Audit Peak|2024-08-05T20:57:19-04:00June 27th, 2024|HIPAA|

The Rise of Telehealth and the HIPAA Challenge Healthcare has become more accessible than ever, allowing patients to

Common Mistakes in a HIPAA Audit and How to Avoid Them

By Audit Peak|2024-07-25T08:58:42-04:00May 10th, 2024|HIPAA|

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

Most Common AWS Misconfigurations

By Audit Peak|2024-07-25T08:48:28-04:00March 29th, 2024|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

Maximize HIPAA Compliance with AWS

By Audit Peak|2024-07-25T09:48:55-04:00February 9th, 2024|HIPAA|

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

Analyzing the 2021 Landscape of Protected Health Information Breaches

By Audit Peak|2024-07-25T09:49:34-04:00November 18th, 2023|HIPAA|

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

How to Prepare for a HIPAA Assessment

By Audit Peak|2024-07-25T09:51:54-04:00September 20th, 2023|HIPAA|

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

HIPAA Minimum Necessary Rule

By Audit Peak|2024-07-25T09:54:17-04:00June 24th, 2023|HIPAA|

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

Most Common HIPAA Questions and Answers

By Audit Peak|2024-07-25T09:55:36-04:00June 3rd, 2023|HIPAA|

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