HIPAA compliance requirements continue to evolve, and recent court decisions have understandably drawn significant attention.

Note: This memorandum is focused on required changes to the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices that apply to group health plans, ...

Background The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 to protect sensitive health ...

Revisions to 42 CFR Part 2 that go into effect soon to better align federal regulations for the confidentiality of substance ...

Some healthcare providers already meet potential new HIPAA security requirements, but others may face significant challenges.

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Legislation passed in 1996 called The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, sets forth various requirements that apply to employer-sponsored group health plans, as well as ...

In the healthcare industry, patient data is considered sensitive and, as such, is subject to certain privacy and security requirements to ensure it remains confidential. Some employers may find ...