MDCH - Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act: HIPAA

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Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act: HIPAA

This act regulates the handling of medical records and health information by health care providers and others.

Specifically, HIPAA standardizes recordkeeping practices and prohibits unauthorized release of protected medical information.

If you are a health care provider, click here for HIPAA information relating to providers.

If you are a patient or beneficiary of health services, click here for HIPAA information specific to you.


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