Aims of the passage of HIPAA in the 1990's were to restore trust in the healthcare system among consumers, healthcare professionals, and organizations and institutions committed to healthcare delivery and give patients more control over their health information while balancing their rights against public responsibility.

A.What groups does HIPAA apply to as covered entities?

B.What type of patient information is protected?

C.Where do you think protecting patient rights and public health responsibility intersect during the Covid 19 pandemic?