How Does HIPAA Protect Cancer Patients' Information?
HIPAA protects cancer patients' information through several mechanisms:
1. Privacy Rule: This rule sets standards for the protection of PHI, ensuring that healthcare providers and insurers cannot disclose patient information without explicit consent. 2. Security Rule: This rule mandates the implementation of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to secure electronic PHI (ePHI). 3. Breach Notification Rule: This rule requires covered entities to notify patients promptly in the event of a data breach involving their PHI.
