HIPAA compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient privacy, especially in our digital age. Here’s why it matters: Protection of Personal Health Information (PHI): HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) ensures that sensitive patient information, such as medical records and personal data, is protected from unauthorized access, breaches, and misuse. Regulation of Data Sharing: It sets strict guidelines on how patient information can be shared between healthcare providers, insurers, and other entities, ensuring that it’s done with patient consent and only for legitimate purposes.