HIPAA also referred to as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was established to protect sensitive patient data by healthcare organizations. Achieving 100% HIPAA compliance is possible only when there are sufficient technical processes in place. To understand the concept of HIPAA compliance better, let us debunk the most common myths about the issue.
Myth 1: HIPAA applies to hospitals only
A healthcare provider or an organization that offers cloud-based applications or services for a healthcare provider must abide by the HIPPA requirements. Any organization that deals with personal health information either in the physical or electronic form will not be exempt from HIPAA compliance demands.
Myth 2: HIPAA compliance check must be done only once
A HIPAA compliant entity must go through the assessment each time the organization undergoes a change internally. Experts recommend organizations to reassess their vulnerabilities pertaining to patient information annually.
Myth 3: HIPAA compliance is yet to be well-explained and well-understood
It is true that HIPAA compliance is somewhat complex to comprehend but with the number of online resources available today, understanding HIPAA is simple and effective. The federal health information page has also outlined the guidelines of HIPAA compliance in detail and can be easily understood.
Myth 4: It is not necessary for cloud service providers to offer auditable facility in order to be HIPAA compliant
It is very important for your auditor to assess and approve an IT environment of being HIPAA compliant and this can be achieved only if the cloud service provider allows complete access to the site of cloud storage.
