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HIPAA and beyond: The rules and regulations surrounding data protection

For over 20 years, HIPAA has required you to protect the private health records of your patients. However, few practices have security that is 100 percent up-to-date on the rules and regulations that apply to data protection—a mistake that could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars (or more) in penalties and other fees. Here's a closer look at what you need to know about the federal law.