HIPAA

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law enacted in 1996 that provides comprehensive standards for the protection of health information. The overarching goal of HIPAA is to ensure the privacy and security of individuals’ health information, while promoting the flow of health information necessary for high-quality health care and the protection of public health and well-being. The control questions, generated from the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 162 and 164 are meant to enable a healthcare organization conduct a thorough review and adhere to all aspects of the HIPAA regulation, ensuring that every process, system, and members of the organization are aligned with the requirements