Do I really need an EHR to be HIPAA compliant?

I feel like this should be an easy question to answer but I'm struggling to find a clear answer. I am launching a private practice soon and would love to be able to keep notes on my computer in password-protected Word docs. According to HIPAA though, it seems like for digital notes, we are supposed to use an EHR with back-up capabilities and means of locking notes so they become unalterable. My question is, is that rule specifically for people who use EHRs or does it apply to everyone who... Read more
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