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When private medical records are breached, healthcare service providers suffer damage to their brand, reputation, loss of trust from their patients, and severe financial repercussions. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) mandates that appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards be used to protect the privacy and security of sensitive health information.

This compliance guide will provide readers with an overview of the requirements as well as suggested steps in achieving HIPAA compliance.