Uh, yes, it does. HIPAA compliance has already been met... and the iPad is already in use in many areas where it is required. The fact that the DATA can be left on the server while the iPad merely accesses it is where you miss the concept. There is no need to carry the data around with you.
No it hasn’t, It doesn’t allow the control necessary to meet HIPAA. Numerous reasons and not going to post them here. The cloud features and lack of business controls on the apps are a big reason.
Sure it can be used as a browser to access web enabled apps. So can everything else out there.
I’ve already seen numerous incidents where people compromised patient records because of ipads.