The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, widely known as HIPAA, is a federal law that restricts the release of medical information without a person’s consent. However, there ...

The “P” in HIPAA doesn’t stand for privacy. It’s one of the first things a lot of experts will say when asked to clear up any misconceptions about the health data law. Instead, it stands for ...

Many people see the start of a new year as a time to refresh and renew themselves. For covered entities under HIPAA, which include group health ...

This guide includes everything employers need to know about HIPAA requirements, as well as a HIPAA compliance checklist.

Entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), such as group health plans, that ...

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare systems across USA, the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) enacted in 1996, incorporated Administrative ...

Version 5010 of HIPAA standards includes improvements in structural, technical, functional, and data content. It is more specific in extracting the data that is actually needed. The extracted data is ...

A model sanctions policy that covered entities (CEs) or business associates (BAs) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) can use to discipline employees and ...

Some healthcare providers already meet potential new HIPAA security requirements, but others may face significant challenges.

Changes to HIPAA's Security Rule will require employers to adjust to these new practices, and legal counsel can provide expert guidance on remaining compliant.” — Ken LaMance, LegalMatch’s General ...