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 archive of …

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

Title I of HIPAA regulates the availability and breadth of group health plans and certain individual health insurance policies. It amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Public Health …

Jan 5, 2026 · Our HIPAA explained article provides information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Administrative Simplification Regulations – which include the …

Covered entities and business associates must follow HIPAA rules. If you don’t meet the definition of a covered entity or business associate, you don’t have to comply with the HIPAA rules.

Jan 5, 2026 · 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 …

Through a series of interlocking regulatory rules, HIPAA compliance is a living culture that health care organizations must implement into their business in order to protect the privacy, security, and …

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 participants and …

Mar 14, 2025 · Sections 261 through 264 of HIPAA require the Secretary of HHS to publicize standards for the electronic exchange, privacy and security of health information. Collectively these are known …

May 2, 2025 · HIPAA is an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act – an Act passed to reform the health insurance industry.