Hipaa articles
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Medical records for out-of-state abortions will now be protected by HIPAA
Shefali Luthra, The 19th This story was originally published by The 19th. Health care providers aren’t allowed to tell law enforcement about a patient’s abortion if they received the procedure in a state where it is legal, it is protected by federal law, or it is permitted by state law, the Biden administration said Monday. The new rule is based on the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. It could shield patients’ medical information if they live in a state...
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Washington Roundup: Biden’s HIPAA abortion rule; presidential debate signals; honoring Jimmy Lai
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Biden administration issued a new regulation to shield the medical records of women from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek an abortion where it is legal. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden signaled his intention to debate former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, during the general […] The post Washington Roundup: Biden’s HIPAA abortion rule; presidential debate signals; honoring Jimmy Lai first appeared on OSV...