The federal HIPAA law protects patient privacy, but some say it can shut out family members trying to help relatives who are experiencing mental health crises. Visiting a doctor's office often means ...

Self-insured group health plans are HIPAA “covered entities” and—unlike most fully insured arrangements—typically must maintain and distribute ...

This guide includes everything employers need to know about HIPAA requirements, as well as a HIPAA compliance checklist.

Several federal laws govern the protection of personal information in the U.S. including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and ...

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