HIPAA privacy and security law
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
For purposes of this section, the term “HIPAA privacy and security law” means—
(A) the provisions of part C of title XI of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq.], section 264 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and subtitle D of title IV 1 of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act; and
(B) regulations under such provisions.
Source
- 2026–present42 U.S.C. § 300jj-19The Public Health and Welfare · Miscellaneous provisions · for purposes of this section
For purposes of this section, the term “HIPAA privacy and security law” means—
(A) the provisions of part C of title XI of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq.], section 264 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and subtitle D of title IV 1 of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act; and
(B) regulations under such provisions.
In administering the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary shall have flexibility in applying the definition of health care provider under section 300jj(3) of this title, including the authority to omit certain entities listed in such definition when applying such definition under this subchapter, where appropriate.
Source
- 2009–202642 U.S.C. § 300jj-19The Public Health and Welfare · Miscellaneous provisions · for purposes of this section