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 …
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 …
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Wikipedia
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 …
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 Rules and Regulations - Updated for 2026
Dec 4, 2025 · The HIPAA rules and regulations are the standards and implementation specifications adopted by federal agencies to streamline healthcare transactions and protect …
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 …
Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS.gov
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 …
HIPAA Changes Coming In 2026 - Healthcare - United States
3 days ago · Over the next 12–18 months, healthcare providers can expect meaningful updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affecting reproductive health …
What is HIPAA? What You Need to Know About Your Healthcare …
HIPAA protects your health information. That means your medical records, test results, bills, and even conversations between you and your doctor must be kept private and secure.
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.