Critical factora in implementing an it system in health facilities
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1996 to protect the privacy of patients’ medical records. It establishes standards for ensuring the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI). HIPAA requires healthcare providers and other covered entities to take all necessary steps to ensure that any PHI they collect, use, store or share is kept secure and confidential. In addition, HIPAA requires covered entities to obtain written authorization from their patients before sharing any PHI with third parties for purposes such as payment processing. Lastly, HIPAA requires patient access to their own medical records upon request.