Index
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Summary
Federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to obtain a copy of your medical records.
- 02.The right to request corrections to your health information.
- 03.The right to know who has accessed your medical files.
Penalties
- 01.Tiered civil money penalties ranging from $100 to $50,000 per violation.
- 02.Criminal penalties including imprisonment for knowingly obtaining or disclosing protected health information.
Verified Citations
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