Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule | HHS.gov
Oct 19, 2022 · 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 as the Administrative Simplification provisions.
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 patient's consent. The US Department of Health and Human Services issued the HIPAA Privacy Rule to implement HIPAA requirements.
Summary of the HIPAA Security Rule - HHS.gov
Dec 30, 2024 · This summary addresses the Security Rule that is currently in effect. Learn about OCR’s Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information at HIPAA Security Rule NPRM. Introduction
HIPAA Guidance Materials - HHS.gov
Sep 14, 2023 · Understanding Some of HIPAA's Permitted Uses and Disclosures - Topical fact sheets that provide examples of when PHI can be exchanged under HIPAA without first requiring a specific authorization from the patient, so long as other protections or conditions are met.
HIPAA establishes standards to safeguard the protected health information (PHI) that you hold if you’re one of these covered entities or their business associate: The Privacy Rule protects your patients’ PHI while letting you securely exchange information to coordinate your patients’ care. The Privacy Rule also gives patients the right to:
The requirements of the Rule primarily address (1) the use and disclosure of PHI, (2) individual rights with respect to PHI, and (3) administrative requirements (e.g., workforce training, data safeguards). The Rule is interpreted and enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within HHS. Entities Subject to the Privacy Rule
HIPAA Basics | HealthIT.gov - ONC
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 of individually identifiable health information.
HIPAA Privacy Rule Limits Uses and Disclosures of Patient Information This section provides examples of how the Privacy Rule may apply to your practice. Do I Need to Inform My Patients about How I Use or Disclose Their Health Information?
HIPAA Privacy Rule - Updated for 2025 - HIPAA Journal
The three Rules of HIPAA that covered entities are required to comply with are the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the HIPAA Security Rule, and the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule which was introduced via the HITECH Act of 2009. There are two other Rules commonly associated with HIPAA – the HIPAA Enforcement Rule, which describes the process for ...
HIPAA Compliance Guide - HIPAA Guide
This comprehensive HIPAA compliance guide provides information that can help organizations comply with the Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act – i.e., the HIPAA Administrative Requirements, the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the HIPAA Security Rule, and the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.