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HIPAA Enforcement Rule: What Providers Need to Know


The HIPAA Enforcement Rule establishes how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services enforces compliance with HIPAA's Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules. It outlines the penalties for violations, investigation processes and corrective measures for covered entities and business associates. Covered entities and business associates are required to cooperate with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) during investigations.

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