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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009. Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH?

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009. Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH?