Question

What are the important dates in the life of HIPAA?
1) 2012
2) 2013

Answer 1

HIPAA has important dates such as its passage into law in 1996, the passing of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act in 2008, and its goal to protect patient information.

Step-by-step explanation:

The important dates in the life of HIPAA are:

1. 1996: HIPAA was passed into law, setting the standards for the protection of patient information.
2. 1996: The U.S. passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect against unauthorized release of health information.
3. 2008: The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was passed to specifically prohibit genetic discrimination by health insurance companies and workplaces.