Protecting Philanthropy: HIPAA Certification for Non-Profit Healthcare Organizations
HIPAA certification is not applicable to non-profit healthcare organizations; however, these entities must diligently adhere to HIPAA regulations to ensure the protection of philanthropic efforts by implementing data security measures, maintaining strict confidentiality standards, and conducting regular audits to safeguard sensitive health information, and maintaining the trust and privacy of donors, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act set strict standards to safeguard patient data within the healthcare sector. Non-profit healthcare organizations, despite not being subject to HIPAA certification, are nevertheless obligated to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule. These…