Mar 14, 2025 · This is a summary of key elements of the Privacy Rule including who is covered, what information is protected, and how protected health information can be used and disclosed.

Sep 10, 2024 · The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 establishes federal standards protecting sensitive health information from disclosure without …

Dec 10, 2024 · Our HIPAA explained article provides information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Administrative Simplification Regulations – …

September 10, 2024 The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Overview and Issues The final HIPAA Privacy Rule (the Rule) was first issued in December 2000, and a final modified rule was issued in August …

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 …

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA or the Kennedy – Kassebaum Act[1][2]) is a United States Act of Congress enacted by the 104th United States …

Dec 30, 2024 · This summary addresses the Security Rule that is currently in effect. Learn about OCR’s Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of …

Jun 3, 2025 · At its core, HIPAA protects any individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a covered entity or business associate. This includes data that can reasonably …

Dec 4, 2025 · The HIPAA rules and regulations are the standards and implementation specifications adopted by federal agencies to streamline healthcare transactions and protect …

HIPAA establishes standards to protect people’s medical records and other protected health information (PHI). These standards apply to the following covered entities and their business …