The Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) enacted by the federal government in 1996 is intended to safeguard the privacy of patient health records. The law provides for stiff penalties for companies found to be in violation of HIPAA regulations.
A full text of HIPAA regulations is available from the U.S. Department of Human Services.
A full text of HIPAA regulations is available from the U.S. Department of Human Services.