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HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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What is HIPAA?
US federal law setting privacy, security and breach-notification rules for health information.
Who does HIPAA apply to?
Health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, providers that bill electronically, and their business associates
What is the current version of HIPAA?
Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164)
Who is responsible for HIPAA?
US Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights

Official text: HHS: HIPAA