A recent district court case in Missouri may allow patients to use the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act as a basis of a private cause of action in state courts, according to a ...

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. A visit to a doctor's office often means ...

Hospital systems often encounter unintended compliance risks despite their commitment to following HIPAA regulations. Improving patient care and driving business growth through the use of data ...

If a parent chooses to share their medical records with you, someone else, or a specific organization, they must complete a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release form. As ...

Parents may choose to share their medical records with family, friends, or a specific organization. To do this, they must complete a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release ...

The HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules 1 apply to healthcare providers who engage in certain electronic transactions, healthcare clearinghouses ...