Covered entities are the people and organizations that hold and process PHI data for their customers
– the ones required to report HIPAA violations and who are responsible for paying fines imposed by the Office
of Civil Rights if and when a HIPAA violation occurs.
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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. law that protects the privacy and security of patients’ health information.
Healthcare providers, hospitals, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and business associates handling Protected Health Information (PHI).Â
PHI includes any individually identifiable health information such as medical records, diagnoses, insurance details, and patient identifiers.Â
It helps protect patient data, reduces breach risks, ensures legal compliance, and builds trust with patients and partners.Â
The main rules are the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule, and Enforcement Rule.
Yes. Organizations must implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect electronic PHI (ePHI).Â
Weak passwords, unauthorized access, lack of encryption, missing risk assessments, poor employee training, and improper disposal of patient records.Â