HHS Beefs Up Privacy Protection for Reproductive Health Info

Finalizes HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes Involving PHI Related to Reproductive Care
Healthcare providers are prohibited from disclosing protected health information related to lawful reproductive healthcare, according to a final rule released Monday by federal regulators. The new HIPAA rule is designed to protect women who cross state lines seeking an abortion, and their providers.

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