Why is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding confidentiality of patient information important?

Why is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding confidentiality of patient information important?

 

Why is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding confidentiality of patient information important?

  • Referring to a healthcare organization with which you are familiar, describe some of the most prevalent challenges it might have faced in implementing its electronic medical / health record system.