The HITECH Act encourages healthcare organizations to digitize medical records and prove meaningful use of electronic health records, significantly shaping data protection standards. Since its full enforcement in 2013, the Office for Civil Rights has investigated more than 183,000 cases, with over 94% confirmed as HIPAA violations, leading to substantial penalties under HITECH. Violations increased steadily between 2013 and 2018, and the number of confirmed cases continues to grow. The HITECH Compliance Evaluation Guide helps organizations understand requirements and achieve compliance using Absolute’s solutions.

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