Privacy and Safeguards in the Health Care Industry: HIPAA and HITECH*
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets forth federal information security requirements and personal information privacy rights related to individually identifiable health information, including patient records and medical files. HIPAA’s “Privacy Rule” regulates the use and the potential Continue reading Privacy and Safeguards in the Health Care Industry: HIPAA and HITECH*