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HIPAA Explained: Your Rights to Healthcare Privacy

January 30, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

HIPAA is a 1996 U.S. federal law that protects your protected health information (PHI) and limits when it can be used or shared without your authorization. It applies to covered entities like healthcare providers, health plans, and their business associates, with enforcement by HHS OCR. This article explains your HIPAA privacy rights, key rules, common […]

Protected Health Information (PHI) refers to any individually identifiable health information that is transmitted or maintained in any form, including electronic, paper, or oral formats. Visitors to this section will find comprehensive definitions, legal implications, and examples of PHI, alongside insights into privacy regulations such as HIPAA and the rights of individuals regarding their health data. This resource is essential for understanding the legal framework surrounding patient confidentiality and the responsibilities of healthcare providers.