Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002410",
  "term": "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A federal law enacted in 1996 that established national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge. It also addressed the portability of health insurance coverage and aimed to reduce healthcare fraud and abuse. HIPAA mandates strict rules for healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses regarding the privacy and security of protected health information.",
  "abbreviation": "HIPAA",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/health-insurance-portability-and-accountability-act/"
}