Index
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Summary
Federal law establishing national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without consent.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to get a copy of your health and billing records
- 02.The right to ask for changes to your health records if they are wrong
- 03.The right to be notified if your health information is shared or breached
Penalties
- 01.Civil penalties up to $1.9 million per year for repeat violations
- 02.Criminal penalties including imprisonment for purposeful theft of health data
Verified Citations
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