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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The primary federal agency responsible for protecting the health of Americans and providing essential human services. HHS oversees the implementation and enforcement of HIPAA regulations.
Visit HHS Website →Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
A division of HHS that enforces federal civil rights laws and the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The OCR investigates complaints, conducts compliance reviews, and provides technical assistance.
Visit OCR Website →Texas Medical Privacy Act
State legislation that provides additional privacy protections for medical records in Texas, complementing federal HIPAA regulations with state-specific requirements.
View Texas Statutes →Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The nation's leading public health institute, providing comprehensive information about HIPAA and its implementation in public health settings.
View CDC HIPAA Resources →data.CMS.gov
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' open data platform, providing valuable healthcare data and compliance information.
Access CMS Data →NPI Registry
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry is the authoritative source for healthcare provider identification and verification in the United States.
Search NPI Registry →WebMD
A trusted source for medical information and healthcare provider reviews, helping patients make informed decisions about their healthcare.
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