Do HIPAA laws protect my blood type information?

The chapter of the American Red Cross I volunteer at does not offer blood services, and I am not trained as a medical professional so anything I have to offer is merely my opinion. read more

Covered entities must put in place safeguards to protect your health information and ensure they do not use or disclose your health information improperly. Covered entities must reasonably limit uses and disclosures to the minimum necessary to accomplish their intended purpose. read more

HIPAA is organized into separate "Titles." For information on the HIPAA Titles, please go to the HIPAA Title Information Page. Health Insurance Portability. The portion of HIPAA addressing the ability to retain health coverage is actually overseen by the California Department of Insurance and the California Department of Managed Health Care. read more