Fallbrook Engineering Blog What You Need To Know About HIPAA Compliance

What You Need To Know About HIPAA ComplianceThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, better known as HIPAA, has been in place for two decades and by now most Americans notice private health information disclosure warnings in familiar places like doctor's offices and pharmacies. However, you can find yourself in the position to trip up if you encounter an electronic transmission of an individual's protected health information in practically any business. HIPAA violations come with penalties, and it is worthwhile to learn how to avoid them.