Optimizing Performance under HIPAA: Boosting Efficiency while Ensuring Compliance
Introduction The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that sets standards for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive patient health information. As hospitals and healthcare organizations continue to navigate the complexities of HIPAA compliance, they face a pressing challenge: balancing regulatory requirements with the need to optimize performance and improve patient outcomes. According to a survey by the American Hospital Association, 71% of hospitals reported that HIPAA compliance is a significant burden, diverting resources away from patient care (AHA, 2020). Moreover, 62% of healthcare organizations reported that HIPAA compliance has resulted in increased administrative costs (Healthcare Financial Management Association, 2019). ...