Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS. gov Statutory and Regulatory Background The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, was enacted on August 21, 1996 Sections 261 through 264 of HIPAA require the Secretary of HHS to publicize standards for the electronic exchange, privacy and security of health information Collectively these are known as the Administrative Simplification provisions
Programs and Services - HHS. gov HHS administers more than 100 programs across its operating divisions HHS programs protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves
Who’s eligible for Medicaid? - HHS. gov In all states, Medicaid gives health coverage to some individuals and families, including children, parents, people who are pregnant, elderly people with certain incomes, and people with disabilities Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover other adults below a certain income level
About the Affordable Care Act | HHS. gov The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, referred to as the Affordable Care Act or “ACA” for short, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010
Digital Accessibility @ HHS | HHS. gov The accessibility field encompasses many types of technology, standards and guidelines As a Department of the federal government, we are required to abide by the Section 508 legislation Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, codified at section 29 USC 794d, as amended, ensures those with disabilities have equal access to government information as contained on information and
Prisoner Research FAQs - HHS. gov “Prisoner” means any individual involuntarily confined or detained in a penal institution The term is intended to encompass individuals sentenced to such an institution under a criminal or civil statute, individuals detained in other facilities by virtue of statutes or commitment procedures which provide alternatives to criminal prosecution or incarceration in a penal institution, and
IHS Testimony on Veterinary Services to Improve Rural Public Health The Department and the IHS agree that the increase of injuries and zoonotic disease spread by domesticated and wild animals in Indian Country represents a significant public health issue for tribal members in these rural communities There are an estimated 70 million stray dogs and cats in the U S , Tribal Lands, and territories, which contribute to traumatic events and injuries, zoonotic