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HITECH Act Compliance

Meaning

HITECH Act Compliance refers to adhering to the provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, a significant piece of legislation that expanded the scope and enforcement of HIPAA regulations, particularly concerning electronic health records or EHRs. Compliance mandates more stringent security measures for electronic protected health information or ePHI and increases the accountability for data breaches. This is particularly relevant in the modern hormonal health space, which heavily relies on digital records and electronic data exchange for personalized care.