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covered entities

Covered entities are organizations or individuals that handle protected health information (PHI) under U.S. law, specifically the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This includes healthcare providers, insurance companies, and healthcare clearinghouses that transmit PHI. These entities are required to follow strict guidelines to ensure the privacy and security of patients' health information. Essentially, if an organization is involved in providing or processing healthcare services and deals with sensitive health data, it is considered a covered entity and must comply with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.

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    Covered entities are organizations or individuals that are required to comply with specific regulations, especially in healthcare, due to their role in handling personal health information. This includes healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses that transmit health information. They must follow rules like patient privacy protections under laws such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) to ensure that sensitive medical information is kept confidential and secure. Essentially, covered entities are responsible for safeguarding individuals' health data and are accountable for its proper use and protection.