Introduction to HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) impacts a wide variety of features of the
U.S. health care system. Its best known and most important provisions
affect the portability of health coverage, and the privacy and security
of individuals’ personal health information.
HIPAA for All Employers
Our
'HIPAA for All Employers' section, accessible via the left-hand
navigation menu, covers HIPAA's group health plan, wellness program, and
general privacy protection requirements. These requirements most often
apply to general employers.
HIPAA for Health Care Providers
Our
'HIPAA for Health Care Providers' section, accessible via the left-hand
navigation menu, covers HIPAA rules that specifically apply to health
care providers, including the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification,
and other Administrative Simplification Rules. This section also
discusses the rules governing business associate relationships and the
penalties associated with HIPAA violations.