Definition
The HITECH Act promoted health IT adoption and strengthened privacy and security provisions related to HIPAA, including breach notification elements.
Why it matters for business
Law that strengthened HIPAA enforcement and breach rules. Operations, security, and compliance conversations often assume this term is clear.
Example in an SMB context
A clinic, billing firm, or professional services company in the CT/NY/NJ region may need to explain how HITECH applies when reviewing vendors, devices, or security documentation.
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