In the words of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, was enacted on August 21, 1996. Sections 261 through 264 of HIPAA require the Secretary of HHS to publicize standards for the electronic exchange, privacy and security of health information.”¹

Or in other words, your information MUST be entered into a secured documenting systems that makes sure no one besides you and your doctor know your personal information.