Feb. 16, 2026, is the deadline for updating and distributing HIPAA Notices of Privacy Practices (“NPP”) that address the confidentiality ...

Protecting sensitive health information is a fundamental pillar of modern medicine. Patients trust healthcare organizations ...

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 ...

The Covered Components and individuals who work in any of the Covered Components listed on the HIPAA Compliance website, are affected by this policy. Purdue University is a Hybrid Entity under the ...

A recent, otherwise typical, Friday evening took an unexpected turn when I found myself in the emergency department (ED) after a family member ...

Prior to the implementation of the Privacy Rule, there existed fragmented and varied laws and policies concerning health information privacy. [4] The U.S ...

Credit: Getty Images The rule aims to promote trust and open communication between patients and their health care providers. The “HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support ...

Background The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 to protect sensitive health information from being disclosed without patients' consent. Under this act, a ...

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 ...

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 ...