What types of organizations need to be HIPAA compliant?
Organizations that need to be HIPAA compliant include:
Health Care Providers: Hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, and other medical facilities that handle patients’ health information
Health Plans: Insurance companies, HMOs, and other entities that provide health coverage
Health Care Clearinghouses: Organizations that process health information for billing and other administrative purposes
Business Associates: Third-party vendors (such as IT providers, billing services, or cloud storage) that handle protected health information on behalf of covered entities