HIPAA Compliance in U.S.-Based Research
HIPAA Compliance in U.S.-Based Research Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in Clinical Research Across the U.S. Understanding HIPAA’s Role in Clinical Trials The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1996 that protects individuals’ medical records and other personal health information (PHI). For U.S.-based clinical trials involving protected health information…