In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Clinton. This legislation was designed to improve the continuity of information across the medical industry including insurance coverage for groups and individuals, as well as to fight against fraud and bureaucratic waste.

HIPAA, however, was written before the full breadth of the Internet had been realized and was well before the mass digitalization of personal records.

Just because your business is on the smaller side doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy social media attention. Numerous small business tips easily lend themselves to the social media world and can aid you in edging out competitors. Let’s look at a few social media tips that ensure business growth: