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 …

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.

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 Simplification" to …

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 …

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 …

Feb 5, 2026 · Updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) notice of privacy practices (NPP) are required by February 16, 2026. Below is an overview of what changes …

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.

Feb 9, 2026 · As of December 2025, the rule is scheduled to be finalized in May 2026, which suggests that major new HIPAA security requirements could take effect by the end of 2026.

Find information about the requirements to protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records, patient rights, and more. Find information about the HIPAA Rules, guidance on compliance, …

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 …