# HIPAA Requirements | Secureframe

> Learn about the five HIPAA Rules and the requirements associated with each one.

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is well known for its impact on patient privacy across the US healthcare system. Yet understanding how the nuances of the law apply to your organization and how to implement the proper safeguards can be a major challenge. 

To help you get a clear understanding of HIPAA rules and requirements and how they apply to your organization, we’ll focus on the key areas below.