What is HIPAA? HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act of 1996, which is a United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. The act, which was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on Aug. 21, 1996, contains five sections, or titles: In the context… Continue reading EDST and HIPAA Compliance: Ensuring Privacy and Security for Healthcare Practices
