
Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is one of the most significant pieces of legislation in U.S. healthcare. It established national standards to protect patient health information and ensured the continuity of health insurance coverage for individuals when they change or lose jobs. The act also paved the way for streamlining…