The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a U.S. law that protects the privacy and security of your health information. It ensures that hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies handle your medical details with confidentiality and only share it when necessary for your care or billing. HIPAA also gives you rights to access and control your health records. Overall, it aims to maintain your privacy while making it easier to transfer between insurance plans and improve the efficiency and security of healthcare information management.