HIPAA
/ˈhɪpə/ · HIP·a
noun
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a U.S. federal statute that establishes standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information. Hospitals must train staff on HIPAA compliance to avoid costly penalties.
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Did you know? Although HIPAA was enacted in 1996, its Privacy Rule—governing the use and disclosure of protected health information—did not become enforceable until 2003.