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Hi,Extremely simple answer. To protect the patient? To protect their privacy?HIPAA safeguards the Personal Health Information (PHI) which is extremely private and sensitive. Without such a regulation, it becomes extremely easy to steal, and publicize such information.So, if an app deals with PHI in any way, HIPAA applies to it. As a result, they have to become compliant. It’s important to keep in mind that not only the app but any third-party service that the data will pass through will have to comply as well. This includes any database, login service, etc.Picking secure providers won’t cut it either.You’ll also need to sign a Business Association Agreement (BAA) with all of them.One of the biggest reasons that any application, mobile or web, should be compliant (aside from valuing patient privacy) is that the penalties for non-compliance in case of a breach are huge. We’re talking anything from tens of thousands of dollars to millions, and even, jail time. The breach doesn’t have to happen on your side or because of you. Even if it happens because of the negligence of any third-party you’re working with, you’ll pay the price.As a result, it’s either a good idea to avoid apps that will handle PHI, or practice extreme caution and work with only developers, third-parties, and services that are experienced in HIPAA and can provide the necessary precautions. To get started, here’s an extensive guide for HIPAA compliance.I hope that my answer will be helpful. Always remember to practice extra caution when it comes to HIPAA.

You have to have a Business associates agreement in place. That states that they will follow security and privacy practices to protect the data.

[X] Don't be HIPAA non-compliantThis only partially in jest. Non-compliance is easier to define than compliance.For an in-depth look, you should review the summaries of HIPAA security[1] and privacy[2] rules. You will find that they leave ample room for specific interpretation, so constructing a one-size-fits-all checklist is difficult.I would summarize these rules as follows:Data is secure: you make sure the data is secured in various ways - physically, technically, administratively, etc.Data is private: you know and track who is accessing your system and why at all times, and you make sure they follow the rules for permitted and authorized uses and disclosureYou comply with the necessary regulations regarding breach notification and disclosure[1] http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/srsummary.html[2] http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/summary/index.html