Episode 39 — HITECH: Enforcement and Breach Notification Enhancements

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) strengthened HIPAA enforcement and introduced federal breach notification requirements. This episode explores how HITECH increased penalties, expanded liability to business associates, and mandated reporting of breaches affecting 500 or more individuals. We’ll also examine how it encouraged adoption of electronic health records, raising both opportunities and risks.

We highlight how HITECH reshaped the enforcement landscape by giving regulators sharper tools and requiring transparency through public reporting. Expect exam questions that ask you to distinguish between HIPAA’s baseline rules and HITECH’s enhancements. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com