Q: I just want to get my medical records, but was told I “must use a HIPPA compliant form.” Just what is HIPPA? That’s my ...

A coalition of healthcare and dental organizations expressed opposition to the proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule, according to a March 10 news release from the ...

Health care providers oppose stricter federal patient privacy rules proposed in response to rising cybersecurity threats.

Just what is HIPPA? That’s my first question. A: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (abbreviated HIPPA) is a federal law that seeks to protect the privacy and security of a ...