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HIPAA Privacy Rule

Meaning

The HIPAA Privacy Rule, a federal regulation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, sets national standards for protecting individually identifiable health information. It governs how healthcare entities manage patient data, ensuring confidentiality across all communication forms. This rule safeguards sensitive medical records and personal health details within healthcare.
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How Can an Employee Ensure Their Medical Privacy Is Protected When Submitting Documentation for a Wellness Program?

How Can an Employee Ensure Their Medical Privacy Is Protected When Submitting Documentation for a Wellness Program?

An employee ensures medical privacy by verifying that a third-party administrator, bound by HIPAA, manages their data and provides only de-identified, aggregate reports to the employer.
∞ HIPAA Privacy Rule
∞ ADA Compliance
∞ Workplace Wellness
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August 18, 2025