Number: RL30477
Title: SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED RULE FOR THE PRIVACY OF INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION
Authors: Gina Stevens and Melinda DeAtley, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report provides a summary of the proposed rule issued November 3, 1999 to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 required issuance of a final privacy standard by February 21, 2000.
Pages: 26
Date: Updated March 22, 2000