The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), also known as Public Law 104-191, is a U.S. law enacted in 1996 that addresses the privacy and security of medical information. It serves two primary purposes.
To achieve HIPAA certification, companies must adhere to privacy guidelines and implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards as outlined in the HIPAA Security Rule. This helps minimize the risk of data breaches and HIPAA violations, thereby reducing patient complaints and investigations by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
A HIPAA compliance certification demonstrates a commitment to following HIPAA regulations and provides evidence of "reasonable care" in case of a violation. It signals a proactive approach to compliance for business associates and covered entities, making it a mandatory requirement. This certification also enhances the attractiveness of the organization to clients and simplifies the due diligence process when entering into business associate agreements.
Our compliance experts are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their HIPAA compliance goals. We understand the challenges and frustrations of navigating HIPAA and other compliance requirements, especially for small teams or single-person departments. That’s why we founded Certelite.
With all your compliance tasks organized, automated, and efficiently managed, you'll have the assurance that you can demonstrate compliance whenever needed. We call this "compliance confidence," and we promise it feels great. For more information about our services, visit www.Certelite.com.
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