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Comprehensive HIPAA Compliance & ePHI Protection with PolicyCortex
Complete guide to achieving and maintaining HIPAA compliance for healthcare data protection
PolicyCortex HIPAA Compliance Documentation: Quick Start & Setup
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information. It applies to covered entities (healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses) and their business associates.
HIPAA compliance is mandatory for organizations that handle Protected Health Information (PHI) and requires implementation of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Any individually identifiable health information transmitted or maintained by covered entities, including demographic data, medical history, test results, and payment information.
Electronic PHI (ePHI)
PHI that is transmitted by or maintained in electronic media, requiring specific technical safeguards for protection including encryption, access controls, and audit logging.
Business Associates
Third-party vendors that handle PHI on behalf of covered entities, requiring signed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and HIPAA compliance obligations.
PolicyCortex HIPAA Advantage
- ✓Automated ePHI discovery and classification
- ✓Continuous compliance monitoring and reporting
- ✓Risk assessment automation and documentation
- ✓Incident response workflow automation
- ✓Breach detection and notification assistance
- ✓Comprehensive audit trail and evidence collection
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