08/18/2026
https://www.healthcareindustry.news/hipaa-compliance-and-third-party-vendors/
https://blog.hipaacertify.com/when-does-hipaa-not-apply/
https://www.censinet.com/perspectives/third-party-data-access-policies-hipaa-compliance-guide
HIPAA compliance requires third-party vendors that handle protected health information (PHI) on behalf of covered entities, such as healthcare providers or health plans, to adhere to strict security and privacy standards, including data encryption, access controls, regular audits, and signed busines...