The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. It establishes a set of national standards to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information. The law applies to covered entities. These include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business associates. Business associates provide key services to covered entities and must comply with regulations or risk facing fines.

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The Key Principles of Restorative Nursing: What Every Provider Should Know
Patients who receive restorative nursing care are 32% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital than those receiving standard care, as reported in the