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 …

Dec 10, 2024 · Our HIPAA explained article provides information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Administrative Simplification Regulations – which include the …

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 by …

The HIPAA Privacy Rule, also known as the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, established the first nationally recognized regulations for the use and disclosure of an …

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 and security …

3 days ago · The ADA updated its sample HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices to reflect new rules regarding substance use disorder treatment information.

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 12, 2026 · HIPAA is changing in 2026. Learn what healthcare IT teams must do now to enforce configurations, prevent drift, and stay compliant.