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# HIPAA

## HIPAA

### Meet HIPAA requirements for handling protected health data.

Evidence all 101 federal requirements of the Title 45 HIPAA Omnibus Rule for processing Protected Health Information (PHI).

### What is HIPAA?

HIPAA laws set federal standards for the proper use and disclosure of protected health information in the U.S., regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). 

### Why HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA enforcement is rising and breach penalties are steep. A defensible program protects patients, partners and the business.

### Bullets

- Required to handle PHI as a covered entity or BA
- Demonstrates due care to OCR and insurers
- Reduces breach risk and reportable incidents

Build Patient Trust with HIPAA Compliance

### The HIPAA Privacy Rule: What It Means for Healthcare Providers

Explore the HIPAA Privacy Rule's impact on healthcare cybersecurity, its strengths, limitations, and the need for updates.

https://land.fortmesa.com/the-hipaa-privacy-rule-what-it-means-for-healthcare-providers

## Resources

- **Cybersecurity Standards** — Explore key cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and regulations to boost data protection and ensure compliance. — https://land.fortmesa.com/cybersecurity-standards
- **NIST CSF 2.0 Guide** — Learn how to protect sensitive information, safeguard critical systems, and maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders. — https://land.fortmesa.com/nist-csf-guide
- **What is Governance?** — Discover the essential roles of governance, frameworks, standards, and regulations in cybersecurity. — https://land.fortmesa.com/what-is-governance
- **CIS Controls v8 Guide** — The all-in-one guide on identifying, preventing, and responding to cyber threats — ensuring a robust security posture. — https://land.fortmesa.com/cis-controls-v8-guide

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