How HIPAA Training Reduces the Risk of Data Breaches The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that healthcare organizations safeguard patient health information (PHI). While technical controls are essential, human error remains one of the leading causes of data breaches in the healthcare sector. HIPAA training acts as a first line of defense by educating employees about the appropriate handling of sensitive data and helping them recognize potential threats before they lead to incidents. https://medium.com/@colingtonconsultinghippa/how-hipaa-training-reduces-the-risk-of-data-breaches-27b0ce70fddb