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HIPAA: Questions and Answers for Family Caregivers

This guide provides an explanation about HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), the federal law that protects personal medical information and recognizes the rights to relevant medical information of family caregivers and others directly involved in providing or paying for care.

HIPAA: Questions and Answers for Family Caregivers

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US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Guide (pdf, 76KB)

 

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