Fact Sheet
Health Information and Data SharingReproductive Health and Equity
HIPAA Final Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy
July 23, 2024
Overview
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights issued a Final Rule, effective June 25, 2024, to strengthen privacy protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for protected health information (PHI) related to reproductive health care of an individual. This resource highlights the changes outlined in the rule and the considerations for health departments.
