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What does the famous US federal law known as "HIPAA" primarily protect for you as a patient?

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Passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996 established strict national security standards. It legally bars healthcare providers and insurers from sharing your private medical records or health status with anyone else without your written consent.

What does the famous US federal law known as "HIPAA" primarily protect for you as a patient?

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The privacy of your medical records

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