Mar 14, 2025 · Statutory and Regulatory Background The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, was enacted on August 21, 1996. …

HIPAA for Professionals Find information about the HIPAA Rules, guidance on compliance, OCR's enforcement activities, frequently asked questions, and more.

Sep 27, 2024 · The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other individually identifiable health information (collectively defined as …

Dec 30, 2024 · This is a summary of key elements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 1 (HIPAA) Security Rule, 2 as amended by the Health Information …

Jul 19, 2024 · To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, included …

May 30, 2025 · Learn about your health information privacy rights under HIPAA and access guidance materials designed to help you understand and exercise these rights.

Jul 26, 2013 · The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, 45 CFR §§ 164.400-414, requires HIPAA covered entities and their business associates to provide notification following a breach of …

Aug 21, 2024 · Individuals, organizations, and agencies that meet the definition of a covered entity under HIPAA must comply with the Rules' requirements to protect the privacy and …

Jan 5, 2024 · The personal representative stands in the shoes of the individual and has the ability to act for the individual and exercise the individual’s rights. For instance, covered entities must …

5 Even if an entity, such as a community health center, does not meet the definition of a health plan, it may, nonetheless, meet the definition of a health care provider, and, if it transmits …