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HIPAA

A United States law that establishes safeguards for protected health information.

Compliance

What HIPAA means

HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a United States law that includes requirements for protecting certain health information. Organizations subject to HIPAA typically need administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that fit their risks and operations.

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