- Department of Health Human Services | HHS. gov
U S Department of Health and Human Services protects the health and well-being of all people living in the United States and provides essential human services
- Filing a Health Information Privacy Complaint | HHS. gov
OCR can investigate health information privacy complaints against covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, or health care providers that conduct certain transactions electronically) and their business associates OCR can also investigate complaints of Part 2 violations against a Part 2 program or its qualified service organization; a lawful holder of Part 2 records, such as
- Where can I find low-cost dental care? - HHS. gov
Community health centers, medical insurance programs, Veterans Affairs, dental schools, clinical trials are just some of the resources you can use to find low-cost dental care There may also be low-cost care available in your state or local area
- Summary of the HIPAA Security Rule | HHS. gov
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 Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act 3 The summary addresses who is covered, what information is protected, and what safeguards must be in place to ensure appropriate protection of electronic protected health
- Your Rights Under HIPAA | HHS. gov
Learn about your health information privacy rights under HIPAA and access guidance materials designed to help you understand and exercise these rights
- Training Materials | HHS. gov
Training Materials Breadcrumb HHS HIPAA Home For Professionals HIPAA Training and Resources Page sharing options
- New Requirements for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Medical diagnostic equipment includes, but is not limited to, examination tables, examination chairs for eye or dental exams and procedures, weight scales, mammography equipment, and x-ray machines Entities that participate in Medicare, Medicaid, or other grant or funding programs from HHS are covered by these new requirements
- Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS. gov
Individual and group plans that provide or pay the cost of medical care are covered entities 4 Health plans include health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurers, health maintenance organizations ("HMOs"), Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare+Choice and Medicare supplement insurers, and long-term care insurers (excluding nursing home fixed
- The Security Rule | HHS. gov
HIPAA Security Rule sets standards to protect electronic health data with administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for confidentiality
- Covered Entities and Business Associates - HHS. gov
Individuals, organizations, and agencies that meet the definition of a covered entity under HIPAA must comply with the Rules' requirements to protect the privacy and security of health information and must provide individuals with certain rights with respect to their health information If a covered entity engages a business associate to help it carry out its health care activities and
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