The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is crucial for maintaining patient confidentiality and healthcare data security. Since its inception in 1996, HIPAA has undergone significant changes. The next update, which was due to occur in 2023, will address simplifying administrative requirements, improving patient access to personal health information (PHI), and promoting data sharing. Businesses in the healthcare industry must comply with HIPAA regulations, and cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider Kratikal can offer assistance with HIPAA compliance audits.

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The integration of technology in healthcare, while beneficial, has increased the sector’s vulnerability to cyber threats. Cybercriminals target healthcare data due to its high value,