Man, I’m feeling compliant!
Quick refresh for those following along. We’re talking about HIPAA—the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act—which was created to facilitate sharing of PHI—protected health information—while limiting its unauthorized uses and disclosures. You may recall that HIPAA applies only to “covered entities” such as healthcare providers, health insurance plans, and the companies that help them carry out their operations, called business associates. Covered Entities. Business Associates. PHI. HIPAA. Got it. Now, if you find yourself in…