Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS.gov
Mar 14, 2025 · See our Combined Regulation Text of All Rules section of our site for the full suite of HIPAA Administrative Simplification Regulations and Understanding HIPAA for additional …
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Sep 10, 2024 · The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 establishes federal standards protecting sensitive health information from disclosure without …
HIPAA Privacy Rule - Updated for 2025
Our guide to the HIPAA Privacy Rule explains why it exists, who it applies to, what it protects, and how to be compliant with it.
As part of Administrative Simplification [42 U.S.C. §§1320d et seq.], HIPAA required promulgation of both privacy and security standards in recognition of the increased risk to health data posed …
HIPAA Home | HHS.gov
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 …
HIPAA Basics | HealthIT.gov
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 …
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.
Understanding the 5 Main HIPAA Rules
Minimum required standards for an individual company's HIPAA policies and release forms. The Privacy Rule protects the PHI and medical records of individuals, with limits and conditions on …
HIPAA rights: What they are, who they apply to, and more
May 28, 2025 · This article looks at HIPAA rights, who must follow HIPAA regulations, and which information HIPAA protects.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS.gov
Sep 27, 2024 · Click here to view the combined regulation text of all HIPAA Administrative Simplification Regulations found at 45 CFR 160, 162, and 164. Frequently Asked Questions …