
Does HIPAA Apply to Dentists?
When you think of healthcare privacy laws, your mind might naturally go to hospitals and clinics. But what about your local dentist's office? You might be surprised to learn that dentists are also subject to the same privacy rules that govern hospitals and other medical facilities. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA, applies to any healthcare provider who deals with protected health information (PHI). So yes, dentists are definitely in the mix.

