Department of Health and Human Services

HIPAA Privacy Rule To Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy; Final Rule

This final rule amends the HIPAA Privacy Rule to prohibit the use or disclosure of protected health information for the purpose of investigating or imposing liability on individuals, health care providers, or others who seek, obtain, provide, or facilitate reproductive health care that is lawful under the circumstances in which it is provided. Regulated entities must update their notices of privacy practices and obtain signed attestations before disclosing reproductive health information.