
Does HIPAA Apply to Former Employees?
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is often a topic of discussion among healthcare professionals, especially when it comes to the handling of patient information. But what happens when an employee leaves a healthcare organization? Does HIPAA still apply to them? In this article, we’ll explore this question and more, diving into what HIPAA means for former employees, the responsibilities of healthcare organizations, and how compliance continues to play a role even after someone has clocked out for the last time.

