HIPPA

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is a United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. It sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information, ensuring that it is handled with confidentiality and security. HIPAA applies to healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and business associates of those entities that process health information.

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