Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1966
Full Name: | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1966 |
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Acronym / Abbreviation: | HIPAA |
Purpose / Type: | Government |
Description: | Protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs. Established national standards for electronic health care transactions and addresses the security and private of health data. |
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