BC Advantage - 2024 Issue 8

Unlocking the Basics of the HIPAA Audit Trail

Around  30 percent  of the world data volume is generated by the healthcare industry. A variety of patient information is collected and stored in the system, from medical bills to treatment plans. This data is sensitive in nature and hence it needs to be protected from cyberattacks.   HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations  ensure that ePHI (Protected Health Information) is safe and secure from potential hackers. These regulations mandate the BAs (Business Associates) and CEs (Covered Entities) to maintain the privacy and security of ePHI.   To comply with HIPAA regulations, CEs...

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