What Are The Pros And Cons Of HIPAA Law

In 1996 the U.S. Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The first pro about the HIPAA law is that it protects yours or a patient’s security and privacy rights. Every patient must read and sign that hit the consent form which will allow the patient’s medical records to be released. The patient will also have access and complete control over their medical records. The second pro in the HIPAA law is that it allows Health Care providers to check the patient’s eligibility prior to receiving any medical treatments. Let’s say a patient has a preexisting health condition or issue and they lose their job, the outpatient me continue to stay with the same Health Insurance. The last pro for HIPAA law would