Healthcare IT Terms
What is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Disaster Recovery Plan?
A Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) disaster recovery plan outlines the steps to be taken to ensure the continuity of healthcare operations during the occurrence of a natural or man-made disaster. The goal of a HIPAA disaster recovery plan is to cut down the disruption to patient care and protect the confidentiality of health information.