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How does HIPAA interact with existing state law?

April 26, 2017existing hipaa interact Law State

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How does HIPAA interact with existing state law?

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HIPAA regulations pre-empt State laws with regard to protected health information. If State laws are stricter than HIPAA guidelines, then State laws supercede HIPAA guidelines. HIPAA guidelines serve to create a national standard regarding protected health information.