A final rule is expected later this spring, and many of its proposed changes would be time‑consuming and costly for covered entities and business associates to manage. But implementing some of these ...

On this day in history, a big step forward for patient privacy.

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Washington — For the American people and members of the press hoping to glean a comprehensive rundown of President Trump's condition following his diagnosis with COVID-19, a five-letter acronym has ...

New guidance issued by the Department of Health and Human Services offers some pointed clarifications about when HIPAA allows providers to share information about patients with a mental health ...

Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). HIPAA's purpose is to protect the privacy and security of protected ...

Medical information – which includes fitness, genetic issues, and the diseases someone suffers from – is intensely personal stuff. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ...

Many people, and that includes patients, prefer to text because it’s quick, easy, and convenient. Texting is incredibly effective for medical practices for things like scheduling, ongoing care, and ...

You hear about HIPAA all the time. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is described on forms at the doctor; it’s referenced in privacy policies; it’s even mentioned on the news.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 protects the privacy of health information. In the workplace, HIPAA ensures that employee health information is not provided to parties, ...

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