New Rule Will Protect Medical Records for Out-of-State Abortions Under HIPAA

Doctors can’t tell law enforcement about a patient’s abortion if they had the procedure in a state where it’s legal.

Health care providers aren’t allowed to tell law enforcement about a patient’s abortion if they received the procedure in a state where it is legal, it is protected by federal law, or it is permitted by state law, the Biden administration said Monday. The new rule is based on the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. It could shield patients’ medical information if...

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