How many controls does HITECH Act have?

HITECH Act contains 20 controls organized across 4 domains.

Where does HITECH Act apply?

HITECH Act is applicable in United States. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.

What frameworks does HITECH Act map to?

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HITECH Act

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, promotes the meaningful use of health information technology. It strengthens HIPAA enforcement, establishes breach notification requirements for unsecured protected health information, increases penalties for HIPAA violations, and extends HIPAA requirements directly to business associates..

Domains

Subtitle D — Privacy and Security Provisions

Subtitle C — Other Provisions

Subtitle A — Promotion of Health Information Technology

Subtitle B — Testing of Health IT

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