Health Information Privacy Reform Act Proposes Expanded Federal Health Data Protections

The Health Information Privacy Reform Act is a proposed federal legislation aiming to expand protections for a broad spectrum of health information beyond the current scope of HIPAA. The act seeks to address the gaps and complexities in the existing health privacy regulatory framework in the U.S. This legislative effort is framed as a supplement to HIPAA, targeting the increasingly fragmented health data privacy landscape, with implications for compliance and regulatory governance within the healthcare and insurance sectors.