Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a U.S. law that protects workers' health benefits and medical privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects American workers in assuring the continuation of health insurance coverage and protects their medical privacy.
Definition
According to the HRBoK Guide,
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). A U.S. law that protects workers' health benefits and medical privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects American workers in assuring the continuation of health insurance coverage and protects their medical privacy.