The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Posted on: December 24, 2024 at 10:12:24 CT
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(HIPAA) applies to covered entities and their business associates:
Covered entities
These entities must comply with HIPAA's requirements to protect the privacy and security of health information:
Health plans, including health insurance companies, HMOs, and company health plans
Most health care providers, including doctors, clinics, hospitals, psychologists, chiropractors, nursing homes, pharmacies, and dentists
Health care clearinghouses
Business associates
These entities must comply with HIPAA's requirements to protect the privacy and security of health information:
Companies that conduct data analysis, process claims, provide administrative services, quality assurance, billing, payment, and collections services
Accountants, consultants, attorneys, data storage firms, and data management companies
HIPAA does not apply to many entities that may have health information, including employers, life insurance companies, and public agencies that deliver social security or welfare benefits.