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 …

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

HIPAA was intended to make health care in the United States more efficient by standardizing health care transactions. To this end, HIPAA added a new Part C titled "Administrative …

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in …

Dec 4, 2025 · The HIPAA rules and regulations are the standards and implementation specifications adopted by federal agencies to streamline healthcare transactions and protect …

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 …

5 days ago · 2 Additional rules apply to health plans covered by HIPAA; this article will focus on rules applicable to healthcare providers covered by HIPAA. 3 45 CFR 164.520 (c) (2)- (3).

15 hours ago · Over the next 12–18 months, healthcare providers can expect meaningful updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affecting reproductive …

Aug 28, 2025 · HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is United States legislation that provides national standards to prevent protected health information (PHI) from …

5 days ago · The changes coming in 2026 are meant to reinforce HIPAA’s fundamental purpose— ensuring that protected health information (PHI) is confidential, secure, and accessible when …