Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act sets national standards for protecting the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI).
Who it applies to
Covered entities and their business associates that handle protected health information.
Key points
What HIPAA means for care providers in practice.
Supporting work within HIPAA
Apply role-based access, MFA and audit logging to protected health information
Keep access-request and disclosure records organised and answerable
Maintain an evidence trail that supports a defensible privacy posture
Sectors & agencies
The care sectors most affected by HIPAA, and the federal agencies most involved. Applicability varies by provider type, program and jurisdiction.
Federal agencies
Alongside federal frameworks, US care is also shaped by state licensure, survey agencies and Medicaid programmes across all 50 states. Explore the 50-state directory for state-level intelligence.
Turn regulatory complexity into a defensible posture
CareFocusIQ brings agencies, programs, states and frameworks into a single intelligent platform that supports US care providers.
CareFocusIQ provides technology and intelligence to support care operations and compliance. It is not a medical device and does not provide legal advice. Regulatory requirements vary by provider type, program and jurisdiction, and remain the responsibility of each provider.