HIPAA is often treated as an all-or-nothing compliance standard but that misunderstanding creates more risk, not less.

In this episode, we slow HIPAA down and walk through what the law actually requires, what it does not require, and why fear-based compliance leads organizations to overbuild, under-document, or avoid real risk areas altogether.

We cover:

• The three categories of HIPAA safeguards: administrative, physical, and technical

• What “reasonable and appropriate” safeguards really mean for small and mid-sized healthcare practices

• Common HIPAA myths that drive unnecessary compliance burden

• Why documentation of decision-making matters more than perfection

• How misunderstanding HIPAA can quietly increase operational and regulatory risk

This episode is designed for healthcare leaders, clinicians, practice administrators, and compliance professionals who want a practical, realistic approach to HIPAA that supports patient trust and sustainable operations.

Clear, grounded, and actionable because HIPAA compliance should be manageable, not intimidating.

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To go deeper into audit readiness and revenue protection, you can reserve your spot for the February Compliance Workshop here:⁠https://244430501.hs-sites-na2.com/2026-mini-audit-training-fix-revenue-risk-gaps-for-practices⁠