Posts about “HIPAA”

HIPPA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was passed in the 1990s as a way to set a federal standard for keeping medical records and health information private and secure. In our age of technology, HIPAA has never been more important. Under HIPAA, everyone is entitled to privacy and protection in terms of their own health and care. How does HIPPA apply to you and what do you need to know about this federal law? We’re here to break everything down in simple terms.