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Find information about the HIPAA Rules, guidance on compliance, OCR's enforcement activities, frequently asked questions, and more. Read the latest HIPAA news and bulletins, and an …
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Sep 10, 2024 · The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 establishes federal standards protecting sensitive health information from disclosure without …
HIPAA Explained - Updated for 2025
Dec 10, 2024 · Our HIPAA explained article provides information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Administrative Simplification Regulations – …
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Wikipedia
HIPAA was intended to make health care in the United States more efficient by standardizing health care transactions. To this end, HIPAA added a new Part C titled "Administrative …
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in …
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
HIPAA FAQs - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to provide new rights and protections for …
HIPAA Explained: Privacy Rules and Patient Rights
Dec 11, 2025 · Gain clarity on HIPAA. Discover your patient rights regarding medical records, authorized sharing, and how to report privacy violations.
HIPAA Basics | HealthIT.gov
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is the main Federal law that protects health information. The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules protect the privacy …
HIPAA for Dummies - 2025 Update
Our HIPAA for Dummies guide provides everything you need to know to get started with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
eCFR :: 45 CFR 164.502 -- Uses and disclosures of protected health ...
§ 164.502 Uses and disclosures of protected health information: General rules. (a) Standard. A covered entity or business associate may not use or disclose protected health information, …