HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) established comprehensive national standards to safeguard an individual’s medical records and other personal health information. Via the Privacy Rule, HIPAA revolves around protecting data, ensuring it remains confidential and secure, and that it can only be disclosed with the explicit consent or awareness of the patient.
HIPAA's requirements impact health care providers, insurers and other entities that handle patient information. The AMA helps you stay informed about the regulations and guidelines set by HIPAA to protect patient health information.