Your Rights Under HIPAA - HHS.gov
May 30, 2025 · Learn about your health information privacy rights under HIPAA and access guidance materials designed to help you understand and exercise these rights.
Health Information Privacy | HHS.gov
HIPAA for Professionals Find information about the HIPAA Rules, guidance on compliance, OCR's enforcement activities, frequently asked questions, and more.
Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS.gov
Mar 14, 2025 · Statutory and Regulatory Background The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, was enacted on August 21, 1996. Sections …
The HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS.gov
Sep 27, 2024 · The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other individually identifiable health information (collectively defined as “protected health …
Your Medical Records - HHS.gov
May 30, 2025 · Psychotherapy notes are notes that a mental health professional takes during a conversation with a patient. They are kept separate from the patient’s medical and billing records. …
Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information
May 30, 2025 · The regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which protect the privacy and security of individuals' identifiable health information and …
HIPAA for Professionals - HHS.gov
Jul 19, 2024 · HIPAA for Professionals To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104 …
Summary of the HIPAA Security Rule - HHS.gov
Dec 30, 2024 · This is a summary of key elements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 1 (HIPAA) Security Rule, 2 as amended by the Health Information Technology for …
OCR has the following materials to assist covered entities, business associates, and the public in understanding a personal representative’s right to access an individual’s medical records and other …
HIPAA Guidance Materials - HHS.gov
Feb 13, 2026 · Guidance materials for covered entities, small businesses, small providers and small health plans.