Physical Safeguards

by Hannah Grace Holladay / May 16th, 2023

According to the Security Rule, physical safeguards are, “physical measures, policies, and procedures to protect a covered entity’s electronic information systems and related buildings…

HIPAA

by Hannah Grace Holladay / May 16th, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets a national standard for the protection of consumers’ PHI by mandating risk management best practices…

Covered Entities

by Hannah Grace Holladay / May 16th, 2023

HIPAA refers to laws that apply to covered entities and business associates regarding the privacy, security, and accessibility of electronic protected health information (ePHI).…

Business Associates

by Hannah Grace Holladay / May 16th, 2023

Business associates are defined as “A person or an entity that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI for a regulated healthcare function.”

Administrative Safeguards

by Hannah Grace Holladay / May 16th, 2023

According to the Office for Civil Rights, the Security Rule defines administrative safeguards as, “administrative actions, and policies and procedures, to manage the selection, development,…