HIPAA Privacy and Security and the HITECH Act Compliance Audits and Consulting The HIPAA Privacy, Security and the HITECH Act are the pillars of the privacy Standards in the healthcare industry for Protected Health Information (PHI).    HIPAA and the HITECH Act apply to HIPAA Covered Entities. The HIPAA Privacy Rule covers: Health plans Health … Continue reading HIPAA Privacy and Security and the HITECH Act