What must a covered entity have?

A covered entity must have appropriate safeguards in place to protect the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This includes implementing physical, administrative, and technical safeguards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring training for employees on privacy practices. Additionally, covered entities must have policies and procedures to respond to breaches and ensure patient rights regarding their health information.