Compliance Requirements
Healthcare regulations mandate strict standards for data privacy,
security and integrity. Understanding and adhering to these
requirements is critical to avoid significant penalties and protect
sensitive health information. DRaaS solutions help healthcare
organizations meet these compliance requirements effectively.
Overview of Common Healthcare Regulations
HIPAA (Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability
Act)
HIPAA is a U.S. federal law designed
to protect sensitive patient health
information from being disclosed
without the patient's consent or
knowledge. HIPAA includes data
privacy and security provisions,
mandating that healthcare
organizations implement robust
safeguards to protect patient data.
HITECH (Health Information
Technology for Economic and
Clinical Health Act)
The HITECH Act promotes the
adoption and meaningful use of
health information technology.
It extends the requirements of
HIPAA, particularly in terms
of the security and privacy of
health information. HITECH also
introduces stricter penalties for
non-compliance and breaches.
GDPR (General Data
Protection Regulation) for
International Compliance
GDPR is a comprehensive data
protection law that applies to
organizations operating within the
European Union (EU) or processing
the personal data of EU residents.
While GDPR is not specific to
healthcare, its principles significantly
impact how healthcare organizations
handle patient data.
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