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It stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was enacted in 1996 by US congress to protect the health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they lose their job.

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What are benefits of HIPAA?

The benefits of HIPAA are generally to protect patient data and any personally identifiable information. By establishing and enforcing a law that protects health information, the government is attempting to keep individual privacy and protect them from medical identity theft and general identity theft. If you still have questions, our HIPAA FAQ can provide answers - see the below link:


What is the relationship between HIPPA act and HITECH act?

The HIPAA Act (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and the HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) are both integral to the protection of health information in the U.S. HIPAA establishes standards for the privacy and security of health data, while HITECH enhances these protections by promoting the adoption of electronic health records (EHR) and strengthening enforcement of HIPAA rules. HITECH also introduced provisions for breach notification and increased penalties for HIPAA violations, further reinforcing the importance of safeguarding patient information in the digital age. Together, they work to ensure both the privacy and security of health information in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.


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