HITECH Act
Optimize Compliance for HITECH Act
StandardFusion strengthens HITECH Act compliance by automating the management of privacy and security controls, facilitating the tracking of EHR adoption, and ensuring that your organization adheres to stringent healthcare data protection standards. This reduces the risk of breaches and ensures that both covered entities and their business associates meet federal requirements.
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
Publisher
Department of Health and Human Services
Date Published
2009
Category
Health
Description
The HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) was enacted to promote the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs) in the United States. It expands on the privacy and security provisions of HIPAA by introducing stricter enforcement, higher penalties for non-compliance, and extending requirements to business associates of healthcare entities. The HITECH Act also mandates breach notifications and enhances the overall security and privacy of protected health information (PHI).
Overview
The HITECH Act is for healthcare providers, healthcare plans, clearinghouses, and their business associates. Its purpose is to incentivize the meaningful use of EHRs while enhancing the privacy and security of patient data, ensuring that healthcare entities meet federal requirements for protecting sensitive health information.
