HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information (PHI/ePHI) from unauthorized access, breaches, and misuse. Security Awareness Training is a critical component of HIPAA compliance, ensuring that employees understand privacy regulations, security best practices, and their responsibilities in safeguarding patient data.
Both onboarding and annual training are required to reinforce data protection, phishing awareness, access control policies, and incident reporting. Organizations must comply with HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, as well as cybersecurity best practices to mitigate threats like ransomware and insider risks.
By implementing regular HIPAA/Security Awareness Training, healthcare entities can reduce compliance risks, prevent data breaches, and create a culture of security awareness, protecting both patient trust and organizational integrity.