69-document package helps covered entities and business associates update privacy notices, procedures, forms, & ...

HIPAA is often used as a shorthand for "no," but the law is a nuanced permissions framework, not a blanket prohibition. Explore why "HIPAA-compliant" software often enforces a caricature of the actual ...

The use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems has revolutionized how healthcare is provided by allowing access to data and improving the coordination of care among medical professionals. But, the ...

Purdue University is a Hybrid Entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Purdue’s primary purpose is education; however, Purdue does have departments and ...

In April 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued final regulations addressing reproductive health care under HIPAA (89 Fed. Reg. 32976 (Apr. 26 ...

A recent decision from the Connecticut Supreme Court holds that HIPAA does not preempt state law negligence actions, and suggests state courts can look to federal HIPAA regulations as a guide to ...

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was introduced in 1996 to safeguard private health information and ensure continuity of coverage for individuals navigating employment ...

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