Laws, Rules & Policies

Federal Statutes & Regulations:

Federal statutes are created by the United States Congress and are published in the United States Code and serve as legal authority for DHHS. Federal regulations are administrative rules promulgated by federal agencies and are used to specify the implementation of a statute. Federal regulations have the full force and effect of law.

Code of Federal Regulations Title 45, US Department of Health and Human Services, Part 160, General Administrative Requirements   Code of Federal Regulations Title 45, US Department of Health and Human Services, Part 164, Security and Privacy   Public Law 104-191, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996